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  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 10

    June 19, 2026 · 12 min

    In which the intricacies of Moscow society unfold amidst the celebration of the Rostóvs’ name day, revealing the interplay of hospitality, gossip, and family connections. Amongst lively conversations and genteel entertainments, the varied…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 11

    June 19, 2026 · 6 min

    In which a convivial gathering is gently enlivened by the unexpected entrance of a spirited young girl, whose laughter and playful display of a cherished doll bring warmth and unbidden amusement to the drawing room. Among the assembled…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 12

    June 19, 2026 · 9 min

    In which a tender-eyed niece and her cousin, newly resolved to join the army, embody the restless vigour and delicate affections of youth beneath the watchful gaze of their elders, whose conversation drifts from friendship's sacrifices to…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 7

    June 18, 2026 · 7 min

    In which the quiet domestic sphere reveals the tender tensions and unspoken fears that cling softly to the heart of a household on the cusp of change, as words both caress and wound between husband and wife. The evening unfolds with gentle…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 8

    June 18, 2026 · 9 min

    In which Prince Andrew, burdened by a restless spirit and disillusionment with society and marriage, confides in his friend Pierre with a rare passionate frankness during a quiet supper. Pierre, grappling with his own uncertainties and…

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  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 9

    June 18, 2026 · 14 min

    In which Pierre, wrestling with his conscience and promises, is drawn into the riotous revelry of Anatole Kurágin's evening gathering, where the clatter of cards and challenge of wagers mingle with the reckless bravado of youth. Amongst…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 5

    June 17, 2026 · 13 min

    In which an assembly of polite society convenes to debate the tumultuous and unsettling ascendancy of Napoleon Bonaparte, revealing diverse opinions rooted in loyalty, scepticism, and youthful idealism. The discourse, at times fervent and…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 4

    June 17, 2026 · 10 min

    In which the arrival of Prince Andrew Bolkónski, distinguished yet wearied by society, brings a palpable contrast to the lively drawing room, setting a tone of ennui and unspoken tensions among the illustrious guests. Meanwhile, beneath…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 6

    June 17, 2026 · 9 min

    In which the evening’s social engagements reveal the contrasting temperaments of Pierre and Prince Andrew, the former awkward and absent-minded yet kindly, the latter weary and disengaged; their conversation drifts from society intrigues…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 1

    June 16, 2026 · 15 min

    In which amid the refined society of St. Petersburg, the spirited Anna Pávlovna Schérer receives Prince Vasíli Kurágin with keen discourse on the troubling European political landscape and the intrigues of court appointments. Their…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 2

    June 16, 2026 · 9 min

    In which a gathering of Petersburg’s high society unfolds within the elegant rooms of Anna Pávlovna, where lively personalities mingle under the watchful eye of their gracious hostess and the presence of a curious young man newly returned…

  • War and Peace Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter 3

    June 16, 2026 · 10 min

    In which the glittering reception of Anna Pávlovna unfolds with a lively gathering of elegant guests, among whom a charming vicomte narrates a captivating tale that enchants the assembly, while the beautiful Princess Hélène and her brother…

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About the show

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.