The Tolstoy Library

In which Kitty, through the gentle influence of Madame Stahl and the serene example of Varenka, discovers a new and spiritual dimension to life, awakening within her a fervent desire to devote herself...

14 Apr 10min

In which the return of Prince Shtcherbatsky to Baden brings a clash of dispositions between him and his wife, while he delightfully observes the slow convalescence of his daughter Kitty among the inva...

14 Apr 13min

In which the Shtcherbatsky family settles into the intricate social world of a German spa town, where each newcomer finds their rigid place within the shimmering crystal of society, while young Kitty ...

13 Apr 8min

In which a thoughtful exploration unfolds of young Varenka’s quietly dignified character, her past gently unveiled through the tale of Madame Stahl’s curious maternal devotion and unyielding faith, wh...

13 Apr 10min

In which the dampness of a rainy day brings a small assembly under the arcades, where youthful Kitty becomes enamoured with the gentle and gracious Varenka, whose kindness and quiet strength reveal th...

13 Apr 6min

In which a public spectacle turns to tragedy and reveals the fraught emotional undercurrents swirling around Anna, as she struggles with despair and conflicting loyalties while surrounded by indiffere...

12 Apr 9min

In which Anna, poised and radiant despite the uneasy stirrings within her, entertains her husband Alexey Alexandrovitch and his companion with a grace mingled with a peculiar nervous brilliance. The d...

12 Apr 6min

In which the spirited gathering at the race-course serves as a stage where Anna Karenina's keen observations reveal the complex and often painful interplay of social ambition, disguised emotions, and ...

12 Apr 10min