Join Logan and Brett as we read the entirety of War and Peace one chapter per day, finishing the whole book in one year. War and Peace is famous for its titanic length. However, this massive book is made up of tiny chapters--averaging only 4 pages long. Moreover, the book has a total of 361 chapters, meaning that just 10-20 minutes of reading per day will cover the entire novel in almost one year exactly. Every day we'll read one chapter of the book, then sit down here and talk about it--what we loved, what we hated, which characters we think would do well on American Idol. Along the way we'll also provide some historical context and help keep track of the book's many characters (and their many many names), so you can focus on enjoying the incredible story and characters of a novel widely (and rightly) considered one of the greatest of all time. Just one chapter each day, and you can tell all your friends: Yeah, I've read War and Peace, you haven't? Our Edition: Penguin Classics Deluxe; Translation by Anthony Briggs. Intro and Outro Music Credit: Track: Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a - Act I, No.3. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Music provided by Classical Music Copyright Free [https://tinyurl.com/visit-cmcf] Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95D1GPNV8bI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brett Bailey, Logan Steenbergen
Volume 2, Part 3, Chapters 4-10.Chapter 4: 00:00-10:07Chapter 5: 10:07-20:59Chapter 6: 20:59-34:51Chapter 7: 34:51-44:52Chapter 8: 44:54-58:00Chapter 9: 58:00-1:13:09Chapter 10: 1:13:09-1:29:31Andrey returns to Petersburg society and begins to work toward new ambitions. Pierre struggles with purpose both in the Masonic Order and within his personal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 18-21; and Volume 2, Part 3, Chapters 1-3. Volume 2 Part 2:Chapter 18: 00:00-9:16Chapter 19: 9:16-35:29Chapter 20: 35:29-42:53Chapter 21: 42:53-1:02:29Volume 2 Part 3:Chapter 1: 1:02:29-1:08:17Chapter 2: 1:08:17-1:24:23Chapter 3: 1:24:23-1:33:57Nikolay travels to Tilsit to present a petition to the Emperor and gets caught up in the political upheaval. Andrey visits the Rostov estate and has a chance encounter.Minor episode correction: the treaties of Tilsit were signed on July 7th and 9th, not in June. The discrepancy in the book is due to the Russian use of the Julian Calendar, which is slightly different from the Gregorian. Not that anybody really cared that much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 11-17. Chapter 11: 00:00-19:00Chapter 12: 19:00-28:35Chapter 13: 28:35-40:41Chapter 14: 40:41-51:22Chapter 15: 51:22-1:03:39Chapter 16: 1:03:39-1:11:42Chapter 17: 1:11:42-1:25:13Pierre and Andrey discuss the merits of living for oneself vs living for others, and Nikolay returns to the Pavlograd Hussars, where Denisov gets into trouble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 4-10. Chapter 4: 00:00-10:11Chapter 5: 10:11-19:43Chapter 6: 19:43-28:37Chapter 7: 28:37-40:16Chapter 8: 40:16-48:40Chapter 9: 48:40-57:14Chapter 10: 57:14-1:17:32Pierre completes his initiation into the Masonic Order, rebukes Prince Vasily, and attempts to reform his estates. Meanwhile, Andrey struggles with fatherhood and receives news of the conflict in Prussia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 13-16; and Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 1-3. Volume 2 Part 1: Chapter 13: 00:00-10:47Chapter 14: 10:47-21:54Chapter 15: 21:54-29:06Chapter 16: 29:06-44:26Volume 2 Part 2:Chapter 1: 44:26-51:55Chapter 2: 51:55-1:01:49Chapter 3: 1:01:49-1:15:31Nikolay gets into trouble with his money at Dolokhov's, and Pierre has a fateful encounter on the road to Petersburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 6-12. Chapter 6: 00:00-15:40Chapter 7: 15:40-20:50Chapter 8: 20:50-28:10Chapter 9: 28:10-41:27Chapter 10: 41:27-51:31Chapter 11: 51:31-58:12Chapter 12: 58:12-1:19:04Pierre and Helene have it out after the duel, Bald Hills reacts to news of Andrey's disappearance, and new romances begin to grow in the Rostov household. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 18-19; and Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 1-5. Volume 1 Part 3:Chapter 18: 00:00-11:07Chapter 19: 11:07-26:14Volume 2 Part 1:Chapter 1: 26:14-39:02Chapter 2: 39:02-52:32Chapter 3: 52:32-59:57Chapter 4: 59:57-1:07:26Chapter 5: 1:07:26-1:19:40The Battle of Austerlitz concludes; Nikolay and Andrey encounter the emperors on either side of the battle. After the war, Nikolay returns home, Russia reacts to news of defeat, and Pierre gets into trouble with Dolokhov at a banquet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 11-17. Chapter 11: 00:00-12:20Chapter 12: 12:20-28:03Chapter 13: 28:03-37:52Chapter 14: 37:52-48:08Chapter 15: 48:08-54:46Chapter 16: 54:46-1:03:36Chapter 17: 1:03:36-1:11:02The final movements toward Austerlitz occur, and the battle begins. The emperors maneuver their armies, Andrey seeks opportunities for glory, and Nikolay makes a daring crossing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 4-10.Chapter 4: 00:00-17:40Chapter 5: 17:40-29:36Chapter 6: 29:36-43:17Chapter 7: 43:17-55:28Chapter 8: 55:28-1:14:32Chapter 9: 1:14:32-1:22:40Chapter 10: 1:22:40-1:29:31Anatole concludes his visit to Marya Bolkonsky, and the Rostovs receive a letter from Nikolay. On the campaign front, Nikolay meets Andrey Bolkonsky and Tsar Alexander, and Boris seeks a promotion. The army begins maneuvering toward the Battle of AusterlitzPopcorn the Deer: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornthewooddog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 3. Prince Vasily and Anatole head for Bald Hills to secure a marriage between Anatole and Princess Marya. Nikolay stresses over their impending arrival, while Marya tries and fails to doll herself up to meet her suitor.Also, we're changing formats! This episode will be our final daily podcast. Going forward, we'll be releasing end-of-week episodes recounting the chapters of that week. Each new episode will release on Sunday and will feature discussion of the previous 7 chapters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 2. Frustrated with Pierre's lack of initiative, Vasily arranges a dinner to force him to propose to Helene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 1. Back in Russia, Prince Vasily is "helping" Pierre, the new Count Bezukhov, handle his affairs. He maneuvers Pierre close to his daughter Helene, hoping to secure a marriage between them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 21. The Russian forces retreat from Schongrabern into the night. Tushin is confronted by Bagration for the loss of his cannon, Andrey is frustrated with the behavior of his senior officers, and Nikolay thinks of home as he lays wounded by the campfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 20. The Russian marksmen, with Dolokhov, drive back the French on the left flank, and Tushin's artillery battery makes a valiant stand on the heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 19. Nikolay Rostov and the Pavlograd Hussars find themselves surrounded on the left flank and launch a daring cavalry charge to break through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 18. Andrey, following Bagration, descends into the misty gunsmoke of battle and onto the front lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 17. As battle begins, Andrey finds Bagration. They head to the artillery overlook, from which point Bagration does what he can to lead in the midst of the chaotic battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 16. Andrey surveys the field, prepares for battle, and overhears a philosophical discussion between soldiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 15. Andrey receives a tour of the battlefield. He meets barefoot Captain Tushin and spots Dolokhov trading insults with the French lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 14. The history leading up to the Battle of Schongrabern is established. Bagration moves into position, while Murat makes a blunder that buys the Russian army time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 13. Andrey returns to find the Russian army disorganized and dismayed. He makes his way through the column to seek out General Kutuzov and give his report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 12. Andrey meets with the emperor and has a surprisingly warm welcome. After the reception, he returns to find Bilibin packing his things; bad news has come from the front, and Andrey must ride out to save the Russian army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 11. Andrey meets Bilibin's local friend group, including a reunion with Hippolyte Kuragin, before departing to see the Emperor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 10. Andrey meets with his friend Bilibin, the Russian ambassador in Austria, and discusses the war and his poor reception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 9. Andrey travels to Brno to bring word of a Russian victory, but does not receive the welcome he anticipated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 8. As the French approach, the hussars retreat behind the bridge. But a miscommunication sees Nikolay and Denisov charging into cannon-fire in order to burn the bridge before the French can cross it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 7. Nesvitsky attempts to cross a crowded bridge as Russian soldiers flee the French army. Denisov arrives and helps him clear a path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 6. The Russian forces retreat eastward after Mack's defeat. Nesvitsky watches as the army crosses the river Enns, pursued by French cannon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 5. Nikolay is scolded by Denisov and Kirsten for his outburst to the colonel. News of Mack's defeat arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 4. Nikolay, now an officer of the Pavlograd Hussars, is caught up in some drama involving a stolen wallet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 3. Kutuzov and the Austrians discuss the war effort, when General Mack arrives with bad news from the front. Andrey is distressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 2. Kutuzov inspects the regiment. Prince Andrey and his new comrades accompany the general, and the soldiers discuss the coming campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 1. The Russian army marches to war in Austria. A regimental commander prepares for an inspection by General Kutuzov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 25. Andrey says his farewells before departing for the campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 24. Andrey, Liza, and Marya sit down for dinner with Nikolay Bolkonsky. Nikolay discusses history and his frustrations with the day's military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 23. Andrey arrives at Bald Hills. Liza and Marya greet one another excitedly (perhaps too much so), and Andrey speaks with his father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 22. Nikolay and Marya Bolkonsky, Prince Andrey's father and sister, await his arrival at Bald Hills. Marya exchanges letters with Julie Karagin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 21. Anna Mikhaylovna struggles with Katishe and Prince Vasily to protect Pierre's inheritance, and the Count Bezukhov finally perishes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 20. Pierre in the bedroom of the dying Count Bezukhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 19. Pierre is summoned to the house for his father's death, and is now seen in a new light by the guests there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 18. The Count Bezukhov suffers a sixth stroke and is nearing death, Prince Vasily plots with Princess Katerina Semyonovna to secure the inheritance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 17. Natasha reassures Sonya about Nikolay, and Count Rostov tears up the dance floor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 16. Officer Shinshin and a German guest debate the merits of the coming war, Nikolay tries to cut in, and Natasha causes a ruckus at dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 15. Marya Dmitriyevna Akhrosimov arrives, and the Rostovs' dinner party begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 14. Countess Rostov gives Anna Mikhailovna a gift of roubles to help her kit out Boris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 13. Pierre and Boris meet and instantly become friends. Anna Mikhailovna reacts to the condition of Count Bezukhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 12. Anna Mikhailovna has a verbal sparring match with Prince Vasily as she tries to secure an audience with Count Bezukhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 11. Vera gets into a spat with the other children, and Anna Mikhailovna and the countess discuss their woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 10. A few less-than-comfortable romantic moments between the young lovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 9. Nikolay flirts with Julie Karagin, Sonya storms out, and Vera Rostov is introduced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8. The Rostov children and their acquaintances are introduced: Natasha, Sonya, Nikolay, Boris, and Petya. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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