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The Tolstoy Library

The Tolstoy Library

By: Leo Tolstoy
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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.Public domain
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  • Anna Karenina Part 1 Chapter 23

    Anna Karenina Part 1 Chapter 23
    Mar 30 2026
    In which the grand ball unfolds with all its swirling dances and intricate social manoeuvres, revealing the delicate interplay of admiration, hope, and inner turmoil among the assembled guests. As Kitty observes the subtle but profound changes in those about her, her own heart is caught in a state of restless despair, while Anna’s captivating presence commands a strange and powerful fascination.
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    10 mins
  • Anna Karenina Part 1 Chapter 22

    Anna Karenina Part 1 Chapter 22
    Mar 30 2026
    In which the grandeur of a splendid ball unfolds around young Kitty, who, adorned with care and grace, navigates the delicate dances and social currents with a mingling of excitement and observation; among the shining figures of society, she notes the presence of familiar guests whose poised demeanours veil the intricate emotions beneath. The music and movement serve as the backdrop for subtle exchanges and unspoken sentiments, shadowed by the keen awareness of glances and the delicate balance between appearance and feeling.
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    11 mins
  • Anna Karenina Part 1 Chapter 24

    Anna Karenina Part 1 Chapter 24
    Mar 30 2026
    In which Levin, burdened by silent self-reproach and a tender sense of kinship, seeks out his brother Nikolay amid the faintly sordid surroundings of his lodgings, reflecting upon the troubled past that has shaped the man before him. The meeting unfolds quietly, marked by Nikolay’s mixture of suspicion, pride, and warmth, revealing the complex humanity beneath his wayward life.
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    10 mins
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