The Tolstoy Library

In which the sombre and tender life at Bald Hills reveals the steady decline of Prince Nicholas’s health and temper, testing the patience and Christian charity of Princess Mary, whose faith becomes he...

29 Jul 9min

In which the delicate unfolding of Natásha and Prince Andrew’s engagement is marked not by ceremony but by a new and sincere intimacy, as their families grow accustomed to the presence of this quiet y...

29 Jul 7min

In which the punctilious Colonel Berg and his wife, Véra, prepare with great satisfaction to host a small but select evening party, evidencing their mutual sense of social ambition and the subtle cont...

28 Jul 7min

In which Pierre observes with keen interest the subtle and shifting emotions among the company at a genteel evening gathering, particularly noting the transformation in Natásha’s demeanour as Prince A...

28 Jul 7min

In which the tender stirrings of young love gently unfold within the Rostóv household, marking a day filled with shy encounters and heartfelt confidences that evoke the uncertain promise of fate. Mean...

28 Jul 9min

In which Prince Andrew renews his acquaintance with the Rostóvs and finds in Natásha a spirit and joy that subtly shift his weary soul towards new hopes and a refreshed view of life. His encounter wit...

27 Jul 4min

In which Prince Andrew attends a lively and mirthless dinner at Speránski’s modest home, where the exuberant laughter and frivolity of the guests starkly contrast with his own growing disillusionment ...

27 Jul 11min

In which the bright and innocent Natásha shines in the gaiety of a lively ball, dancing with a merry heart and capturing the tender admiration of Prince Andrew, who finds her charm and originality unl...

27 Jul 5min