The Tolstoy Library

In which Anatole Kurágin prepares with the willing if wary assistance of Dólokhov and others for a bold and perilous scheme, arranged with careful thought but driven by a reckless ardour. The hour dra...

8 Aug 13min

In which the dissipated Anatole Kurágin arrives in Moscow, living with careless extravagance and charming society with his reckless gaiety, while remaining oblivious to the consequences of his actions...

7 Aug 6min

In which the Rostóv household settles into a quiet Sunday, yet beneath the surface Natásha wrestles with restless thoughts and uncertain feelings, while the solemn routines of faith and family life pe...

7 Aug 8min

In which Count Rostóv and his daughters visit a lively social gathering where young Natásha finds herself the object of Anatole’s ardent attention amidst a world of unfamiliar and dubious amusements. ...

7 Aug 8min

In which the Rostóvs attend an opera in Moscow, and young Natásha, caught between tender sadness and longing, finds herself the centre of admiring glances amidst the glittering society assembled in th...

6 Aug 9min

In which young Natásha finds herself unsettled by the unexpected attentions of the charming Anatole Kurágin during an evening at the theatre, feeling both strangely drawn to and apprehensive about his...

6 Aug 8min

In which a theatrical performance unfolds with painted scenery and lively singing, capturing the attention of the audience, while Natásha, newly returned from the country and caught in a swirl of emot...

6 Aug 12min

In which the Rostóvs journey to Moscow, seeking to prepare for impending family visits and matrimonial arrangements amidst the wintry chill, finding refuge in the austere yet kindly household of Márya...

5 Aug 8min