Hosted by Leo Tolstoy · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 263 episodes
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In these unabridged readings, Tolstoy's stories are returned to the living voice, as they were first imagined: spoken slowly, as one might speak by firelight. They tell of human hearts in search of truth - of suffering that softens us, love that redeems us, and the unseen bonds that join one life to another. Listen patiently. Let the words pass through you. What is true will remain, and what is false will fall away.
Leo Tolstoy hosts The Tolstoy Library, a fiction show with 263 episodes published.
In which the young Nicholas Rostóv endures the disappointment of inactivity during a brief cavalry engagement, only to find renewed spirit and profound admiration upon a close encounter with the Emperor and the stirring
In which the uneasy anticipation of war settles upon the Russian ranks as the Emperor, troubled by the stark realities of battle, faces envoys and sends forth negotiators while the army stirs to action like the intricate
In which a young Guards officer, eager to carve out a career and ascend the ranks, navigates the noble and military circles surrounding the imperial headquarters, seeking patronage and opportunity amidst the hum of impen
In which the allied Russian and Austrian armies, freshly assembled and arrayed in immaculate splendour, present themselves before their emperors in a grand review that stirs the hearts of every soldier with pride and uni
In which the lively camaraderie and youthful bravado of young officers gathering before a grand review reveal the differing temperaments and ambitions shaped by aristocratic service and the harsh realities of war. Amid t
In which the Rostóv family anxiously receives news of young Nicholas from the warfront, their hearts torn between pride and concern as they read his letter recounting bravery and suffering. Tender family moments unfold,
In which the venerable Prince Bolkónski receives the hopeful Prince Vasíli and his son Anatole, whose arrival stirs a flurry of varied emotions and reflections among the ladies of the household, especially Princess Mary,
In which the ageing and exacting Prince Nicholas Bolkónski prepares uneasily for the arrival of Prince Vasíli and his son, whose visit stirs a mixture of resentment and apprehension among the household. Meanwhile, Prince
In which a young princess is faced with a momentous proposition that stirs within her a storm of tender fears and heartfelt resolve, while her father wrestles with protective indignation and worldly concerns. Amid whispe
In which the weary machinations of society conspire to unite a masque of appearances and affections, drawing the hesitant Pierre into a commitment that seems both inevitable and far beyond his restless grasp. The evening
In which Prince Vasíli, a man whose schemes arise naturally from his circumstances rather than careful calculation, manoeuvres to bind the newly wealthy Pierre Bezúkhov closer to his family, while Pierre finds himself sw
In which the weary remnants of a battered artillery battery, led by the quiet and trembling Captain Túshin, limp through darkness and cold, tending to the wounded and grappling with the heavy toll of battle, while around
In which the brave Prince Bagratión descends amidst the fog of war to rally his beleaguered troops, observing with a keen eye the mingled fear and determination upon the faces of soldiers shaken yet steadfast. The eager
In which the chaos and confusion of battle unfold with sharp contrasts between valour and hesitation, as commanders clash over prudence while soldiers confront the fearful uncertainty that partitions life and death. Youn
In which the chaos of retreat and panic momentarily overcomes the Russian infantry, only to be turned by the sudden, valiant charge of a steadfast company and the spirited resistance of an artillery battery, whose youthf
In which Prince Andrew, delivered to the vicinity of the front lines, observes with quiet scrutiny the preparations and demeanour of the Russian troops as they ready themselves for the prospect of battle; the humours of
In which the first rumblings of battle stir the quiet camp as Prince Andrew and Prince Bagratión observe the unfolding conflict with a somber mixture of curiosity and resolve, their thoughts intertwined with the stoic te
In which Prince Andrew surveys the Russian and French positions from an artillery battery, contemplating tactical manoeuvres and the possible unfolding of battle with a mind both practical and studious. Meanwhile, the so
In which the weary commanders ponder precarious choices amidst the uncertain tides of war, seeking a slender hope for survival against overwhelming odds. Through a blend of cautious retreat, cunning stratagems, and an un
In which Prince Andrew encounters the chaotic retreat of the Russian army, witnessing the disorder and hardship that beset the troops and civilians alike, and grapples with his own sense of duty amid the confusion. He se
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