The Tolstoy Library

In which three brothers set out from their father’s home to pursue life as a warrior, a merchant, and a humble peasant, each facing trials that test their character and fortunes under the watchful eye...

11 Jun 1h

In which an officer named Jilin, caught in the harsh and perilous landscape of the Caucasus, is taken prisoner by Tartars and must endure captivity with scarce hope of ransom or escape. Through quiet ...

11 Jun 59min

In which Levin finds himself caught between the intangible truths of faith and the rational demands of reason, seeking solace beneath the starlit sky as he wrestles with the universality of divine law...

10 Jun 6min

In which a sudden and fierce storm compels the characters to hurry homewards through lashing rain and gusting wind, culminating in a flash of lightning that topples a great oak tree in a nearby copse....

9 Jun 5min

In which a thoughtful gathering of minds wrestles with the nature of public opinion and the stirring forces within the nation, debating the sincerity and utility of the press amid the looming spectre ...

9 Jun 7min

In which Levin experiences a quiet but profound joy that permeates his thoughts throughout a damp and subdued day spent indoors among friends, while reflecting on the mysteries of faith and the human ...

9 Jun 6min

In which a group of acquaintances gather to discuss the stirring and complex matter of Russians volunteering for a distant conflict, revealing a diversity of views on national duty, personal conscienc...

8 Jun 8min

In which Levin contemplates the innocence and ignorance of children at play, recognising how they unwittingly destroy the very blessings that sustain their life, much as men struggle to comprehend the...

8 Jun 6min