Youth Chapters 21-24
In which the young narrator wrestles with uneasy feelings of inheritance and social standing during a tense visit to Prince Ivan Ivanovitch’s residence, observing the intricate dynamics of family and ...
17 Mar 38min
Youth Chapters 17-20
In which a young gentleman, instructed by his father to navigate the intricate social duties of Moscow's upper class, visits various acquaintances with a mixture of youthful apprehension and tentative...
16 Mar 32min
Youth Chapters 13-16
In which a young man, newly matriculated and robed in the splendid garb of youth’s rite of passage, adventures through triumphs of attire, ill-fated attempts at smoking, and the complex companionship ...
15 Mar 36min
Youth Chapters 9-12
In which the young narrator contemplates the tensions between youthful freedom and disciplined study while preparing for his university examinations, navigating both mental distractions and the judgme...
14 Mar 31min
Youth Chapters 5-8
In which a young soul wrestles with the earnest task of drafting the rules that might govern his life and embarks upon a solemn journey of confession, both under the watchful gaze of family and priest...
13 Mar 20min
Youth Chapters 1-4
In which a young man, on the cusp of youth, experiences the stirring of moral awakening and the hopeful blossoming of virtuous resolution amidst the tender, awakening beauty of early spring. His refle...
12 Mar 29min
Boyhood Chapters 25-27
In which the young narrator observes the contrasting characters of his brother Woloda’s friends, particularly the passionate and shy Prince Nechludoff, whose earnest discussions reveal a shared affini...
11 Mar 17min
Boyhood Chapters 21-24
In which young Katenka and Lubotshka, two distinct yet intertwined girls, reveal the subtle contrasts of youth and character amidst the ebb of family life and affections. The household experiences ten...
10 Mar 15min
