The Tolstoy Library

In which Nekhludoff, overcome by a tumult of feeling, watches Katusha in the quiet stillness of night and ventures to reach out to her despite the shadows that fall between them. The restless sounds o...

10 Nov 7min

In which the young noble Nekhludoff returns to the world of military life, transformed from a sincere and contemplative youth into a man ensnared by the pleasures and vanities celebrated by his comrad...

9 Nov 10min

In which the early Easter mass unfolds in a small church where the simple villagers and a few local dignitaries gather in their colourful finery, their devout actions and joyful hymns bringing light t...

9 Nov 11min

In which Dmitri Ivanovitch Nekhludoff returns to his aunts’ estate and is warmly received amidst the stirring arrival of early spring, rekindling old affections upon a tender reunion with Katusha. As ...

9 Nov 10min

In which a young student named Nekhludoff spends a contemplative summer on his aunts’ rural estate, discovering the profound beauty of life and the stirrings of a first, innocent affection for the liv...

8 Nov 12min

In which the solemn proceedings of the trial unfold with the president methodically questioning the accused about the events surrounding the merchant Smelkoff’s death, revealing a tapestry of denial, ...

8 Nov 13min

In which the stern proceedings of a trial unfold, revealing a web of suspicion and accusation surrounding the sudden demise of a merchant amidst whispered allegations of theft and poison. The testimon...

8 Nov 7min

In which a somber courtroom scene unfolds as three prisoners—each from humble origins—are questioned in turn, their demeanours revealing varied mixtures of defiance, resignation, and quiet dignity und...

8 Nov 8min