The Tolstoy Library

In which a thoughtful exploration unfolds of young Varenka’s quietly dignified character, her past gently unveiled through the tale of Madame Stahl’s curious maternal devotion and unyielding faith, wh...

13 Apr 10min

In which the dampness of a rainy day brings a small assembly under the arcades, where youthful Kitty becomes enamoured with the gentle and gracious Varenka, whose kindness and quiet strength reveal th...

13 Apr 6min

In which a public spectacle turns to tragedy and reveals the fraught emotional undercurrents swirling around Anna, as she struggles with despair and conflicting loyalties while surrounded by indiffere...

12 Apr 9min

In which Anna, poised and radiant despite the uneasy stirrings within her, entertains her husband Alexey Alexandrovitch and his companion with a grace mingled with a peculiar nervous brilliance. The d...

12 Apr 6min

In which the spirited gathering at the race-course serves as a stage where Anna Karenina's keen observations reveal the complex and often painful interplay of social ambition, disguised emotions, and ...

12 Apr 10min

In which Alexey Alexandrovitch busies himself with official duties and outward appearances, while inwardly harbouring a melancholy and troubled heart concerning his domestic life. Though surrounded by...

11 Apr 10min

In which the restless Vronsky, caught between the turmoil of his thoughts and the urgency of the approaching race, navigates the lively world of the steeplechase with a mingling of agitation and compo...

11 Apr 13min

In which the tension and vivid excitement of a dangerous steeplechase unfold before an eager and expectant crowd, as one young officer and his spirited mare strive with steadfast determination to clai...

11 Apr 12min