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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 2 Chapter 30

    Anna Karenina Part 2 Chapter 30
    Apr 13 2026
    In which the Shtcherbatsky family settles into the intricate social world of a German spa town, where each newcomer finds their rigid place within the shimmering crystal of society, while young Kitty quietly observes and imagines the stories behind the faces she has yet to know. Amidst these encounters, Kitty’s attention is drawn to a mysterious, steadfast young woman devoted to the care of the invalid Madame Stahl, and to the arrival of a certain brooding man whose presence casts an uneasy shadow over the ordinary gaieties of the springs.
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    8 mins
  • Anna Karenina Part 2 Chapter 32

    Anna Karenina Part 2 Chapter 32
    Apr 13 2026
    In which a thoughtful exploration unfolds of young Varenka’s quietly dignified character, her past gently unveiled through the tale of Madame Stahl’s curious maternal devotion and unyielding faith, while her beautiful, unaffected singing captivates those around her. As Kitty observes with mingled admiration and wonder, the true source of Varenka’s serene strength remains a delicate mystery, suggesting depths of experience and feeling hidden beneath her calm exterior.
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    11 mins
  • Anna Karenina Part 2 Chapter 31

    Anna Karenina Part 2 Chapter 31
    Apr 13 2026
    In which the dampness of a rainy day brings a small assembly under the arcades, where youthful Kitty becomes enamoured with the gentle and gracious Varenka, whose kindness and quiet strength reveal themselves in a spirited defence of a fellow countryman. The princess, at first reluctant, soon follows her daughter’s inclination and makes acquaintance with this intriguing lady, whose serene manner and unassuming truth win a place in their acquaintance despite the shadows hinted in her past.
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    6 mins
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