The Greatest Novel of All Time

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  • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

    Cover of '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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William Faulkner, 1 Books

Author William Faulkner named Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" as the single greatest novel of all time.

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