War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 6
In which the evening’s social engagements reveal the contrasting temperaments of Pierre and Prince Andrew, the former awkward and absent-minded yet kindly, the latter weary and disengaged; their conve...
17 Jun 9min
War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 2
In which a gathering of Petersburg’s high society unfolds within the elegant rooms of Anna Pávlovna, where lively personalities mingle under the watchful eye of their gracious hostess and the presence...
16 Jun 9min
War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 1
In which amid the refined society of St. Petersburg, the spirited Anna Pávlovna Schérer receives Prince Vasíli Kurágin with keen discourse on the troubling European political landscape and the intrigu...
16 Jun 14min
War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 3
In which the glittering reception of Anna Pávlovna unfolds with a lively gathering of elegant guests, among whom a charming vicomte narrates a captivating tale that enchants the assembly, while the be...
16 Jun 10min
What Men Live By and Other Tales Story 4 - How Much Land Does a Man Need?
In which a peasant named Pahom, driven by his desire for more land and independence, ventures far beyond his village to claim a vast tract of virgin soil from the Bashkirs, imagining prosperity and fr...
15 Jun 39min
What Men Live By and Other Tales Story 1 - What Men Live By
In which a humble shoemaker encounters a mysterious and silent stranger, whose presence brings trials and insights to the simple household where he is sheltered and taught the craft of bootmaking. Thr...
14 Jun 58min
What Men Live By and Other Tales Story 3 - The Coffee-House of Surat
In which a gathering of travellers of diverse lands and creeds convenes in a bustling coffee-house at Surat to debate the nature of God and the true path to salvation, each affirming the superiority o...
14 Jun 20min
What Men Live By and Other Tales Story 2 - Three Questions
In which a king, seeking wisdom to master the right timing and the essence of human relationships, embarks on a humble journey to consult a hermit renowned for his insight. Through toil and unexpected...
14 Jun 11min
