The Tolstoy Library

In which the lively discourse between friends unfolds amidst the gentle hum of domestic life, touching upon the trials and triumphs of educating one’s children with a blend of love, modesty, and since...

25 Maj 7min

In which Levin visits the city to engage with old acquaintances and new intellectual companions, finding himself enthralled yet quietly sceptical of the prevailing theories debated among learned men. ...

25 Maj 10min

In which Levin navigates the social obligations and domestic concerns of Moscow life, grappling with the peculiarities of urban expenditure and the subtle strains it places upon his household's financ...

25 Maj 9min

In which Kitty, awaiting the birth of her child amidst the bustling life of Moscow, reflects on her husband’s uneasy adjustment to city society and finds solace in the calm brought by her loved ones. ...

24 Maj 7min

In which the restless Vronsky finds unexpected delight and triumph in provincial politics, throwing a celebratory dinner that reveals his growing influence and the amiable camaraderie of his new circl...

24 Maj 8min

In which Anna endures the anxious days of Vronsky’s absence, wrestling with the coldness she perceives in his parting glance and her own restless fears about their precarious bond. Upon his return, th...

24 Maj 9min

In which a restless assembly of noblemen convenes in a confined room, their varied demeanours reflecting a mixture of anticipation, rivalry, and habit-bound duty as the wheels of provincial politics t...

23 Maj 9min

In which Levin attends a spirited and somewhat perplexing election among the provincial nobility, marked by social manoeuvring, unexpected refusals, and a palpable sense of rivalry. The scene is set w...

23 Maj 10min