The Tolstoy Library

In which a spirited tale unfolds about two young men’s ill-advised pursuit of a mysterious lady, culminating in Vronsky’s earnest attempts at mediation between offended parties. The narrative gently e...

4 Apr 8min

In which the intricate tapestry of Petersburg high society is unveiled through Anna Karenina’s connections to three distinct social circles, each reflecting varied facets of her life and inclinations....

4 Apr 8min

In which the household gathers around young Kitty, whose delicate health and spirits have declined with the passing winter, to seek out the latest medical opinions—opinions imparted with a mixture of ...

3 Apr 9min

In which the delicate threads of family life are revealed with tender but uneasy clarity, as Dolly arrives burdened with her own troubles and the household prepares for a journey abroad amidst whisper...

3 Apr 8min

In which Vronsky returns to Petersburg and finds himself immersed once more in the lively and somewhat reckless social world of his old acquaintances, including the charming but troublesome Petritsky ...

3 Apr 9min

In which Count Vronsky, restless and consumed with a newfound intensity, watches for Anna with the composure of a man who sees himself sovereign over his destiny, even as he first truly acknowledges t...

2 Apr 9min

In which Anna returns home to the affectionate embrace of her son and finds comfort in the simple joys of motherhood and familiar friendships, even as the complexities of social engagements and philan...

2 Apr 5min

In which the measured precision of Alexey Alexandrovitch’s official life and social obligations cast a quiet shadow upon the domestic evening, revealing the nuances of Anna’s patient understanding and...

2 Apr 8min