Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Set in 19th-century Russia, this novel revolves around the life of Anna Karenina, a high-society woman who, dissatisfied with her loveless marriage, embarks on a passionate affair with a charming officer named Count Vronsky. This scandalous affair leads to her social downfall, while parallel to this, the novel also explores the rural life and struggles of Levin, a landowner who seeks the meaning of life and true happiness. The book explores themes such as love, marriage, fidelity, societal norms, and the human quest for happiness.

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Published
1877
Nationality
Russian
Length
Long
Pages
800-1000
Original Language
Russian
Avg User Rating
(4.3)
Alternate Titles
- Ana Karenina
- Anna Karenin
- Anna Karenina By Tolstoy Leo Pevear Richard Trn Volokhonsky Larissa Trn
- Anna Karenina II
- Anna Karenina, Bind 1 + 2

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