The Tolstoy Library

In which Alexey Alexandrovitch and his wife embark upon a new phase of their lives, outwardly unchanged yet inwardly marked by a quiet estrangement that he struggles in vain to bridge. Despite his pow...

6 Apr 1min

In which Anna returns home at night with a radiant but troubled countenance, and her husband, Alexey Alexandrovitch, endeavours to caution her gently about the proprieties expected in their society, o...

6 Apr 9min

In which the gathering of notable society figures convenes, and amidst their polite discourse on the nature of love and matrimony, a quietly charged encounter unfolds between Anna Karenina and Vronsky...

5 Apr 12min

In which Alexey Alexandrovitch grapples uneasily with the sight of his young wife sitting apart in animated conversation, stirring a restless discomfort within him that conflicts with his principles o...

5 Apr 9min

In which a lively salon gathers beneath the glow of candles and the shimmer of silver, where the fashionable and influential converse in measured tones, weaving between polite praise, gentle satire, a...

5 Apr 11min

In which the tender familiarity of sisterly affection unveils a veil of concealed sorrow, as Dolly gently confronts Kitty’s silent anguish whilst the latter wrestles with a grievous pride and a heart ...

4 Apr 8min

In which a spirited tale unfolds about two young men’s ill-advised pursuit of a mysterious lady, culminating in Vronsky’s earnest attempts at mediation between offended parties. The narrative gently e...

4 Apr 8min

In which the intricate tapestry of Petersburg high society is unveiled through Anna Karenina’s connections to three distinct social circles, each reflecting varied facets of her life and inclinations....

4 Apr 8min