The Tolstoy Library

In which the lingering rain gives way to a dazzling sunshine that mirrors the sudden illumination of Vronsky’s hopes to find Anna alone, yet the innocent presence of her son remains an unspoken bounda...

10 Apr 12min

In which the restless spirit of a horse and its rider are revealed in the quiet moments before a steeplechase, as Vronsky tends to his mare with an intensity that mirrors his own inner tumult. Amid re...

10 Apr 11min

In which the restless heart of Anna grapples with the tangled web of her existence, weighed down by the heavy burden of maternal love and unspoken fears, as she and Vronsky confront the uneasy truths ...

10 Apr 7min

In which a spirited morning unfolds within the rustic confines of a Finnish hut, where comrades share lively banter and the heavy spirits borne of last night's revelry. Vronsky, mindful of duties both...

9 Apr 6min

In which the gallant Vronsky, despite his ardent passion, remains firmly anchored to the honourable duties and camaraderie of his regiment, mindful of reputation and the respect of his peers. Meanwhil...

9 Apr 4min

In which Vronsky, careful to maintain the slender figure required for the races, wrestles quietly with thoughts of a promised meeting, his resolve caught between anticipation and uncertainty. Amid the...

9 Apr 7min

In which Levin wrestles with a bitter sense of injustice over the undervaluation of a forest on offer, reflecting the uneasy tension between the rural and city mindsets as he confronts the shrewd and ...

8 Apr 10min

In which Konstantin Levin returns from the country to find his spirits troubled not only by business concerns but also by the complex emotions stirred by recent personal events, seeking solace in the ...

8 Apr 10min