Tolstoy for the Young Story 3 - A Prisoner

Tolstoy for the Young Story 2 - Where There is Love; There is God also

In which an aged shoemaker, weighed down by grief and solitude, finds his spirit uplifted through the teachings of the Gospels and a newfound kindness towards his fellow men. As he opens his humble door to those in need, he discovers that true visitation comes not in splendour but in compassionate acts to the least amongst us.

Tolstoy for the Young Story 3 - A Prisoner

In which an officer named Jilin, caught in the harsh and perilous landscape of the Caucasus, is taken prisoner by Tartars and must endure captivity with scarce hope of ransom or escape. Through quiet resolve, crafty handiwork, and the unexpected kindness of a young Tartar girl, he navigates the trials of confinement and the shadowy prospect of freedom.

Tolstoy for the Young Story 1 - Ivan The Fool

In which three brothers set out from their father’s home to pursue life as a warrior, a merchant, and a humble peasant, each facing trials that test their character and fortunes under the watchful eyes of mischievous devils. Through steadfast toil and simple goodness, the youngest brother navigates challenges with a patient heart, weaving a tale of work, kinship, and the curious power of foolishness that shapes the world around him.

Anna Karenina Part 8 Chapter 19

In which Levin finds himself caught between the intangible truths of faith and the rational demands of reason, seeking solace beneath the starlit sky as he wrestles with the universality of divine law and the uniqueness of personal belief. His newfound conviction, quietly rooting itself in his soul, brings a subtle yet profound meaning to his life, unaltered outwardly but irrevocably changed within.

Anna Karenina Part 8 Chapter 18

In which Levin experiences a quiet but profound joy that permeates his thoughts throughout a damp and subdued day spent indoors among friends, while reflecting on the mysteries of faith and the human heart. Kitty, attending to their child, draws Levin into a tender moment of recognition and affection, revealing the subtle complexities of his newfound feelings of fatherhood.