Episodi

  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 14 Chapter 3

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 14 Chapter 3
    Sep 24 2026
    In which the nascent art of partisan warfare takes shape amidst the march of the French, as brave Cossacks and peasants, led by the undaunted Denís Davýdov and his comrades, learn to wield guerrilla tactics with increasing cunning and resolve. The narrative follows a tense vigil in the forests near Smolénsk, where these irregulars plot a daring ambush upon a vulnerable French convoy, balancing the perils and possibilities of their unconventional struggle.
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    7 min
  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 19

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 19
    Sep 23 2026
    In which the weary French army, driven by the hope of reaching Smolénsk as a distant haven, presses on with a desperate and unified momentum despite grievous hardships; and the Russian commanders, save the wise Kutúzov, are tempted to rash assaults that yield little but needless loss. It is through patience and restraint, likened to allowing snow to melt in its own good time, that victory’s true course may be discerned.
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    6 min
  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 17

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 17
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the venerable Kutúzov, wise with the experience of many years and cautious in his hopes, lies awake through the long nights contemplating the true state of the enemy and the value of patience in war. At last, when news arrives that the formidable foe has abandoned Moscow, he offers a heartfelt prayer of gratitude, feeling deep within that Russia’s salvation has come.
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    8 min
  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 12

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 12
    Sep 21 2026
    In which Pierre endures the harsh privations of captivity with a surprising and tranquil joy, finding a profound inner peace that had eluded him in the bustling complexities of his former life. He discovers a new appreciation for the simple satisfactions of existence and earns the quiet respect of his fellow prisoners, which imbues him with a sense of purpose amid adversity.
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    7 min
  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 10

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 10
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the grand designs and decrees issued by a great commander prove tragically ineffectual amid the chaos and disorder that engulf a captured city, as discipline collapses and lawlessness spreads unchecked. The once formidable army, likened to a wounded beast blinded by panic and confusion, stumbles blindly towards its fate, with its leader powerless to stem the tide of destruction and retreat.
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    9 min
  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 7

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 7
    Sep 19 2026
    In which the cautious and sagacious Kutúzov, mindful of the chaotic realities of war, restrains his eager generals from rash advances, allowing the battle to unfold in its unpredictable manner. Through the confusion and varied aims of those engaged, the encounter at Tarútino, though far from a perfect execution of plans, achieves a decisive and timely turning point in the campaign.
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    6 min
  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 4

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 13 Chapter 4
    Sep 18 2026
    In which the earnest preparations for a crucial attack are subject to the unpredictable delays and distractions of human folly, revealing that even the best-laid plans can falter amidst the commotion of camp life. The scene gently exposes a dissonance between duty and revelry, as officers indulge in mirth while the wheels of war await their turning.
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    5 min
  • War and Peace Volume 4 Book 12 Chapter 16

    War and Peace Volume 4 Book 12 Chapter 16
    Sep 17 2026
    In which Prince Andrew confronts the nearness of death with a serene and profound detachment, finding in love both a tether to life and a bridge to the eternal unknown. Through quiet moments shared with Natásha and the tender attentions of those around him, he experiences a gentle awakening that illumines the final passage from life to death.
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    15 min