The Tolstoy Library

In which Levin, worn by restless nights and uneasy habits, finds himself waking to the quiet yet momentous signs of Kitty’s impending trial, marked by a tender mixture of courage and suffering that re...

28 Maj 8min

In which Anna, restless and troubled, reflects upon her strained interactions with those around her, particularly pondering the complexities of her relationship with Vronsky and the elusive nature of ...

28 Maj 7min

In which Levin visits Anna Arkadyevna and finds himself warmly welcomed into her lively and intelligent company, where art, education, and personal convictions are discussed with candour and spirited ...

27 Maj 11min

In which Levin accompanies Stepan Arkadyevitch to visit Anna, a woman of remarkable composure and quietly complex circumstance, whose life is marked by a dignified struggle between society’s stricture...

27 Maj 6min

In which Levin is introduced to the varied company and leisurely amusements of a gentleman’s club, where the humour and camaraderie hint at deeper truths beneath the veneer of idle pursuits. His chanc...

27 Maj 6min

In which Levin returns to a familiar Moscow club, where the comfortable routine and convivial company soothe him after a period of intellectual strain. Surrounded by acquaintances and the hum of spiri...

26 Maj 8min

In which Levin navigates a social gathering at Countess Bola’s house with a mixture of awkwardness and detachment, engaging in trivial conversation that leaves him feeling somewhat out of place. Later...

26 Maj 5min

In which Levin attends a concert featuring a fantasia inspired by King Lear and struggles to comprehend the new, disjointed style of music, feeling both bewildered and wearied by the experience. Amids...

26 Maj 5min