Boyhood Chapters 17-20
In which the narrator wrestles with the peculiar bitterness and humiliations wrought by St. Jerome’s harsh discipline and the sorrows of unrequited affection amidst the servants, while reflecting upon...
9 Mars 28min
Boyhood Chapters 13-16
In which the tender dynamics of childish games mix with the pangs of jealousy and youthful conspiracies, leading to a sudden and severe lesson in obedience that casts a shadow over the household. Amid...
8 Mars 27min
Boyhood Chapters 9-12
In which a loyal and spirited soldier named Karl Ivanitch recounts his stirring adventures during the Napoleonic wars, his captivity, and eventual return to his family, marked by both hardship and une...
7 Mars 26min
Boyhood Chapters 5-8
In which the tender observations of youth unveil the subtle pains and jealousies that attend the relationship between elder and younger brothers, casting light upon the delicate balance of affection a...
6 Mars 25min
Boyhood Chapters 1-4
In which a leisurely journey through stirring spring landscapes and passing human scenes unfolds, imparting fresh sensations to the young narrator as he contemplates a world beyond his former narrow h...
5 Mars 33min
Childhood Chapter XXVIII - Sad Recollections
In which the quiet rhythm of household life persists despite the absence of a cherished mother, and the tender confidences between a child and loyal servant reveal the deep, sincere sorrow that shadow...
4 Mars 19min
Childhood Chapter XXVII - Grief
In which a young boy confronts the solemn and chilling reality of death as he gazes upon a beloved face changed beyond recognition in the quiet of a candlelit room, caught between dreams and despair. ...
4 Mars 10min
Childhood Chapter XXV - The Letter
In which the children are abruptly summoned to their country house upon the receipt of a deeply heartfelt letter from their mother, who, despite her frailty and sorrow, conveys tender hopes and grave ...
3 Mars 12min
