Anna Karenina Part 1 Chapter 15

In which a gathering of soldiers and noble friends share candid reflections on the nature of war, honour, and the stirring sense of duty that binds the Russian army on the eve of battle. Prince Andrew...

26 Aug 19min

In which Pierre accompanies Bennigsen across the battlefield of Borodinó, observing the positions and preparations of the troops with a mixture of curiosity and bewilderment, struggling to grasp the f...

26 Aug 4min

In which Prince Andrew contemplates the imminence of battle and the stark reality of death, viewing his former ideals and sorrows through a clear and chilling light that strips life of its illusions. ...

26 Aug 7min

In which Pierre ascends a knoll to survey a vast and indistinct battlefield where the mingled presences of villages, troops, and campfires defy clear distinction, and an officer patiently explains the...

25 Aug 11min

In which Pierre, amidst the bustling camp and under the watchful presence of the venerable Kutúzov, seeks to understand the disposition of the troops and the stakes at hand with a mixture of curiosity...

25 Aug 9min

In which Pierre departs Mozháysk amidst the ceaseless motion of war—wounded soldiers are carried past with silent endurance, while above them the bells ring with a contrasting cheerfulness, and peasan...

25 Aug 9min

In which the city of Moscow carries on with a curious mixture of frivolity and patriotic obligation under the shadow of approaching danger, as society converses lightly over broadsheets, fashions itse...

24 Aug 11min

In which Pierre contemplates the looming arrival of the French in Moscow through conflicting broadsheets and the unease of deserted city streets, while wrestling with indecision about his role in the ...

24 Aug 12min