Anna Karenina
“Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy, published by National Geographic Books on November 5, 2002, is a reprint edition featuring 960 pages in English. This novel explores the complexities of love and societal expectations in nineteenth-century Russia. The narrative follows Anna as she leaves her conventional marriage for a passionate affair, grappling with the implications for her family and societal standing. Alongside her story, the character of Levin embarks on a different quest for fulfillment, navigating themes of faith and personal satisfaction amid societal repression.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of human emotion and social commentary woven throughout the text. The novel delves into the contrasts between personal desires and societal norms, highlighting the struggles of its characters as they seek meaning in their lives. With its focus on romance and historical context, “Anna Karenina” remains a significant work in the literary canon, inviting reflection on the nature of love and the pursuit of happiness.
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Leo Tolstoy’s evocative tale of doomed love—one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century.
Anna Karenina startled the world with its powerful portrayal of the human need for love and purpose. In a story that brings to vivid life nineteenth century Russia across various social classes, Anna renounces a respectable yet stifling marriage for a passionate affair that weighs her happiness against her love for her son, her family’s status and the rigid demands of society. Her story contrasts with that of Levin, a young self-doubting agnostic who takes a different journey to fulfillment and finds faith and satisfaction in an age of repression.
Considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century, Anna Karenina has been called Tolstoy’s spiritual autobiography. Anna and Levin personify Tolstoy’s lifelong struggle to reconcile his physical desires and intellectual ideals in order to create a more meaningful existence.
Translated by David Magarshack
Includes an Introduction by Priscilla Meyer
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