The Tolstoy Library

In which Anna, burdened by the ceaseless vulgarity and falsehood surrounding her, battles with a deep despair aboard a crowded train and on a bustling platform, the world seeming all the darker for th...

3 Jun 11min

In which Anna, beset by a tumult of passionate and sombre reflections, confronts the stark realities of love and duty as she journeys towards an uncertain meeting. Her thoughts, flickering between des...

3 Jun 8min

In which Anna returns home consumed by a bitter and complex whirl of emotions, feeling isolated and scorned, her thoughts weaving through envy, suspicion, and a pervasive sense of human hatred. Overco...

3 Jun 6min

In which Anna Karenina is overwhelmed by a tumult of fear and uncertainty, anxiously seeking reassurance through hurried notes and desperate plans to reach those dear to her. Her restless mind and tre...

2 Jun 6min

In which the cruel chill of estrangement settles between Anna and Vronsky, as she wrestles with despair and bitter imaginings of retribution, her heart torn by love and suffering alike. The sombre qui...

2 Jun 9min

In which a carriage ride through the lively, rain-washed streets becomes a moment of deep reflection for Anna, as she contemplates her past choices and the complex emotions tied to her present circums...

2 Jun 9min

In which Anna and Vronsky engage in a tense and revealing conversation about their uncertain future, the burdens of family expectations, and the complexities of love and fidelity, all against the back...

1 Jun 11min

In which the delicate tension between Anna and Vronsky unfolds with the mingled hopes and resentments of two spirits struggling to find harmony amidst misunderstandings and sorrow. Their conversation,...

1 Jun 10min