Audiobooks by Leo Tolstoy

Enchanted Tales: Magic, Courage, and Adventure

"Step into a world of timeless imagination with this carefully curated collection of classic tales for children and families. Featuring beloved favorites, gentle moral lessons, magical adventures, and heartwarming characters, this audiobook brings together some of the most treasured stories ever written. From the tender emotions of The Velveteen Rabbit to the whimsical fantasy of The Light Princess, the wisdom of The Three Questions, and the unforgettable beauty of The Selfish Giant, each story has been selected to create a warm and memorable listening experience for all ages. Perfect for quiet afternoons, bedtime listening, homeschool enrichment, and family story time. Included Stories: 1. The Velveteen Rabbit — Margery Williams 2. The Brave Tin Soldier — Hans Christian Andersen 3. The Fox and the Crow — Aesop 4. King Midas — Traditional Greek Myth 5. The Three Questions — Leo Tolstoy 6. The Light Princess — George MacDonald 7. The Selfish Giant — Oscar Wilde 8. The Old House — Hans Christian Andersen 9. The Fir Tree — Hans Christian Andersen"

George MacDonald, Hans Christian Andersen, Leo Tolstoy, Margery Williams, Oscar Wilde (Author), Bert Stauff (Narrator)

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War & Peace

"This vast and deeply human epic by Leo Tolstoy unfolds against the sweeping backdrop of war and society in early nineteenth-century Russia, where private lives are constantly shaped by the movements of history. Families, lovers, soldiers, and idealists move through grand ballrooms and brutal battlefields, searching for meaning amid honor, ambition, fear, and sudden loss. Personal dreams collide with forces far larger than any one life, revealing how fragile human plans become under the weight of history. As war rises and falls around them, characters are tested by love, betrayal, loyalty, and the hunger for purpose. Youthful confidence gives way to disillusionment, pride is reshaped by suffering, and belief is challenged by chaos. Amid cannon fire and quiet drawing rooms alike, questions of fate, freedom, faith, and identity press relentlessly forward. Happiness appears briefly, vanishes without warning, and must be rediscovered in altered form. Through intimate emotion and sweeping historical vision, Leo Tolstoy explores love, mortality, duty, power, and the search for spiritual truth. The novel reveals how ordinary human lives are transformed by extraordinary events, and how meaning is often found not in glory, but in compassion, endurance, and inner awakening. It is a monumental meditation on life itself—its beauty, its cruelty, and its enduring mystery."

Leo Tolstoy (Author), Alex Squire, The Light (Narrator)

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The Gospel In Brief: The Teachings of Jesus for Those Who Have Left the Church: A Gospel Stripped of Miracles and Returned to the Living

"The true teachings of Jesus, stripped of mysticism, hierarchies and rules; the philosophy of humanity's greatest teacher as 'a very strict, pure, and complete metaphysical and ethical doctrine.' From Tolstoy's preface: An examination of Christian teaching not according to interpretations [by 'the so-called Fathers of the Church'] but solely according to what has come down to us of Christ's teaching, as ascribed to him in the Gospels. If the reader belongs to the great majority of educated people brought up in the Church belief but who have abandoned its incompatibilities with common sense and conscience [and] considers all Christianity a harmful superstition—I ask him to remember that what repels him and seems to him a superstition is not the teaching of Christ; that Christ cannot be held responsible for the monstrous tradition that has been interwoven with his teaching and presented as Christianity: that to judge of Christianity, only the teaching of Christ as it has come down to us must be learned—that is, the words and actions attributed to Christ and that have an instructive meaning. Studying the teaching of Christ in that way the reader will convince himself that Christianity, far from being a mixture of the lofty and the low, or a superstition, is a very strict, pure, and complete metaphysical and ethical doctrine, higher than which the reason of man has not yet reached, and in the orbit of which (without recognizing the fact) human activity—political, learned, poetic, and philosophic—is moving. I ask [the reader] to remember that the teaching of Christ as set forth in this book is quite a different teaching [to that of the church].'"

Leo Tolstoy (Author), Charles Featherstone (Narrator)

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What is Art?

"Leo Tolstoy is one of the most celebrated novelists of all time. As well as writing literary classics such as Anna Karenina and War and Peace he was also the author of some hugely influential critical and philosophical works. First published in 1898 his book length essay What is Art? has lost none of its power to challenge our perception of art and its function in society today. In this provocative work Tolstoy famously dismisses works by Shakespeare, Dante, Wagner and even many of his own works as 'bad art' based on various criteria including sincerity, ethics, morality and accessibility. Tolstoy took art seriously at a time when western civilization toyed with it as a mere pastime during the height of the Aestheticism movement. For him, art was natural and necessary to the advancement of humankind. In his introduction to this translation, W. Gareth Jones shows how vitally Tolstoy's personality and experiences in life were engaged in creating What is Art?. Jones shows how integral the essay was to his art and teaching, and why it continues to demand a response from us. C 1994 Oxford University Press P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 1994 W. Gareth Jones"

Leo Tolstoy (Author), Russ Bain (Narrator)

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Tolstoi for the Young

Leo Tolstoy (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Anna Karenina

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping, intricate novel that delves into the complexities of love, infidelity, societal expectations, and the search for meaning in 19th-century Russia. The story opens with the famous line, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way,” immediately setting the stage for a deep exploration of domestic turmoil."

Leo Tolstoy (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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The Kingdom of God Is Within You

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The soul-searching book that inspired Gandhi to embrace the concept of passive resistance, Tolstoy's 1894 polemic outlines a radical, well-reasoned revision of traditional Christian thinking. The revered novelist and political thinker denounces violent revolution, calling upon readers to rely upon their inner divinity for the strength to effect social change."

Leo Tolstoy (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Classic Love Stories: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: 12 Full-Cast Dramatisations including Wuthering Heights, now a major film

"Twelve dramatisations of the best love stories ever written, performed by star casts Treat yourself to this stunning collection of classic stories of love, loss, obstacles overcome and desperate attraction. This is a beautiful, moving and at times thrilling listen which takes you on a journey through the greatest tales of romance ever told. These unmissable, dramatised novels feature stellar performances from fantastic casts including Vanessa Kirby, Hiftu Quasem, Kate Philips, Rory Kinnear, Toby Jones, John Hurt and David Tennant. Anna Karenina is Leo Tolstoy's powerful drama of desire, transgression and heartache. Starring Kate Philips (Wolf Hall), Alfred Enoch (Harry Potter) and Rory Kinnear (James Bond films). Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a fantastic mix of injustice, romance, passion and danger wrapped up in a glorious love story. Starring Amanda Hale (Catastrophe) and Tom Burke (Strike). Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary is a masterpiece of betrayal and wantonness - the first great novel of adultery. Starring Sarah Smart (Wallander), Jude Akuwudike (Gangs of London) and James D’Arcy (Broadchurch) with John Hurt (Harry Potter) as the Narrator. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In a town full of hatred, where the streets ring with the Capulet-Montague feud and swords are too easily drawn, Romeo and Juliet find each other, fall in love, and never let go. Starring Trystan Gravelle (Mr Selfridge), Vanessa Kirby (Mission Impossible), David Tennant (Broadchurch) and Paul Ready (Motherland). Chéri by Colette is the story of a love affair between a courtesan and a man half her age, set in Paris before the First World War. Starring Frances Barber (Silk) and Joseph Millson (The Last Kingdom) with Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) as the Narrator. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen remains one of the world’s favourite novels, dealing with the timeless issues of love, social class and money with a witty, clever - though flawed - heroine at its heart. Starring Pippa Nixon (Unforgotten), Jamie Parker (The Crown) and Toby Jones (The Detectorists). The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni is an icon of Italian literature: the story of two lovers who want nothing more than to marry but are beset by the hazards of war, bread riots and the machinations of a nameless crime lord. Starring Hiftu Quasem (Killing Eve) and Ian Dunnett Jnr (Masters of the Air). The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, written in 1928, is a pioneering novel about love and attraction between women. Starring Valerie Edmond as the enigmatic Stephen. Wuthering Heights is Emily Brontë's iconic love story. Heathcliff and Cathy's love is the beating heart of the story, set against the backdrop of the bleak Yorkshire moors. Starring Chloe Pirrie (Temple) and Ben Batt (Shameless). North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell explores social conscience, ideological difference and love in a mill town in the 1800s. Starring Emily Mortimer (The Pursuit of Love) and David Threlfall (Shameless). The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a passionate life-long love affair which breaks all the rules of the restrictive high society of 1870's New York. Starring Susan Lynch (Happy Valley) and Kellie Bright (Eastenders). Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy is a story of the belief in true romance and the power of money and love. Starring Alex Tregear (Silk: The Clerk’s Room), Toby Jones (The Detectorists) and Patrick Kennedy (Boardwalk Empire). This stunning collection is packed with the best romance stories written in the last 500 years – a fully dramatised, unmissable listen featuring some of the biggest names of stage and screen. ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Alessandro Manzoni, Charlotte Brönte, Colette Avital, Edith Wharton, Elizabeth Gaskell, Emily Brönte, Gustave Flaubert, Jane Austen, Leo Tolstoy, Radclyffe Hall, Thomas Hardy, William Shakespeare (Author), David Tennant, Full Cast, John Hurt, Kate Philips, Rory Kinnear, Toby Jones, Tom Burke, Vanessa Kirby (Narrator)

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War and Peace

"War and Peace is one of the greatest novels ever written—a monumental epic of history, humanity, love, and destiny. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Leo Tolstoy weaves together the lives of aristocrats, soldiers, lovers, and dreamers as Russia stands on the brink of transformation. From glittering ballrooms to blood-soaked battlefields, the novel follows unforgettable characters such as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, Pierre Bezukhov, and Natasha Rostova as they search for meaning, faith, and purpose in a world torn between war and peace. At once intimate and vast, philosophical and deeply emotional, War and Peace explores the forces that shape history—not just emperors and generals, but ordinary people, private choices, and quiet moments of love and loss. This edition presents the complete, unabridged text in a beautifully designed modern format, making Tolstoy's timeless masterpiece accessible to today's readers and listeners."

Leo Tolstoy (Author), Jack Stimpling (Narrator)

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[German] - Anna Karenina German Version | Timeless Classics

"Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen. In Leo Tolstois zeitlosem Meisterwerk „Anna Karenina“ entfaltet sich die turbulente Welt der russischen Gesellschaft des 19. Jahrhunderts aus der Perspektive der Titelfigur Anna, einer schönen und leidenschaftlichen Frau, die in einer lieblosen Ehe gefangen ist. Als sie eine verbotene Affäre mit dem charismatischen Grafen Wronski beginnt, löst Annas Verlangen nach Liebe und Freiheit einen Skandal aus, der in der gesamten Gesellschaft Wellen schlägt. Der Roman untersucht die Komplexität von Liebe, Treue und der Suche nach Sinn und stellt Annas Kämpfe denen anderer Figuren gegenüber, darunter dem hingebungsvollen Familienvater Lewin und seiner Suche nach Glück. Als Annas leidenschaftliches Streben zu herzzerreißenden Konsequenzen führt, verwebt Tolstoi meisterhaft Themen wie gesellschaftliche Erwartungen und persönliche Wünsche und schafft so eine ergreifende Erkundung menschlicher Emotionen. „Anna Karenina“ bleibt eine tiefgründige Reflexion über die Freuden und Leiden der Liebe und hinterfragt letztlich das Wesen des Glücks und den Preis gesellschaftlicher Verurteilung."

Anselm Falkenberg, Leo Tolstoy (Author), Digitale Stimme Gabriel G (Narrator)

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[French] - Anna Karenina French Version | Timeless Classics

"Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique. Dans le chef-d'œuvre intemporel de Léon Tolstoï, Anna Karénine, le monde tumultueux de la société russe du XIXe siècle se dévoile à travers les yeux du personnage principal, Anna, une femme belle et passionnée prisonnière d'un mariage sans amour. Alors qu'elle se lance dans une liaison interdite avec le charismatique comte Vronski, le désir d'amour et de liberté d'Anna déclenche un scandale qui se répercute dans toute la société. Le roman explore les complexités de l'amour, de la fidélité et de la quête de sens, en juxtaposant les luttes d'Anna à celles d'autres personnages, notamment Levin, père de famille dévoué, et sa quête du bonheur. Alors que la quête passionnée d'Anna conduit à des conséquences déchirantes, Tolstoï tisse magistralement les thèmes des attentes de la société et des désirs personnels, créant une exploration poignante des émotions humaines. « Anna Karénine » reste une réflexion profonde sur les joies et les tribulations de l'amour, remettant finalement en question l'essence même du bonheur et le prix du jugement social."

Leo Tolstoy, Margaux Delacourt (Author), Voix Numérique Fabien G (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Anna Karenina Spanish Version | Timeless Classics

"Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. En la obra maestra atemporal de León Tolstói, Anna Karenina, el tumultuoso mundo de la sociedad rusa del siglo XIX se desarrolla a través de los ojos de su personaje principal, Anna, una mujer hermosa y apasionada atrapada en un matrimonio sin amor. Al embarcarse en una relación prohibida con el carismático conde Vronsky, el deseo de amor y libertad de Anna desata un escándalo que repercute en todo el panorama social. La novela explora las complejidades del amor, la fidelidad y la búsqueda de sentido, yuxtaponiendo las luchas de Anna con las de otros personajes, como el dedicado padre de familia Levin y su búsqueda de la felicidad. A medida que la apasionada búsqueda de Anna conduce a consecuencias desgarradoras, Tolstói entreteje magistralmente los temas de las expectativas sociales y los deseos personales, creando una conmovedora exploración de las emociones humanas. «Anna Karenina» sigue siendo una profunda reflexión sobre las alegrías y tribulaciones del amor, cuestionando en última instancia la esencia misma de la felicidad y el precio del juicio social."

Leo Tolstoy, Pablo Lira (Author), Voz Digital Sebastián G (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Leo Tolstoy

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