The Tolstoy Library

In which Prince Andrew lies grievously wounded on the battlefield, his thoughts turning from the glory of war to the vast and inscrutable sky above, as he encounters Napoleon and contemplates the frag...

8 Jul 11min

In which young Rostóv, filled with bright anticipation and youthful courage, rides through the thickening smoke and tumult of battle to deliver a message to the commander in chief, glimpsing the brave...

7 Jul 12min

In which the morning mist veils the advancing columns as Prince Andrew contemplates the unfolding battle with a mixture of anticipation and restraint, whilst General Kutúzov, stern and cautious, manag...

7 Jul 14min

In which the fog lifts to reveal the sudden and disordered retreat of Russian troops before a French advance, as Prince Andrew witnesses the chaos and despair of the battlefield with both dread and de...

7 Jul 9min

In which the weary generals gather under the somnolent gaze of Kutúzov to deliberate a complex and contested battle plan, their diverse temperaments and cautious doubts veiling the looming uncertainty...

6 Jul 15min

In which the morning fog shrouds the stirring Russian columns as they set forth in uncertain order and dwindling confidence, their spirits dampened by delays and awkward alliances amid an opaque lands...

6 Jul 12min

In which Count Rostóv stands watch on a misty skirmishing line, struck by youthful reveries of courage and devotion amid the dim glow of distant campfires and uncertain shadows. As the night deepens, ...

6 Jul 13min

In which the young Nicholas Rostóv endures the disappointment of inactivity during a brief cavalry engagement, only to find renewed spirit and profound admiration upon a close encounter with the Emper...

5 Jul 12min