Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

Description

"Anna Karenina, a dazzling gem of St. Petersburg society, risks everything when she leaves her husband for the dashing and passionate Count Vronsky. Their love, defying the trivial infidelities accepted by High Society, leads to scandal, isolation, and heartbreak. When Vronsky's affection begins to fade, Anna finds herself unable to return to the life she once detested.

Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece, translated by Constance Garnett, explores themes of love, fidelity, jealousy, and despair. This timeless tale delves deeply into human emotions and society’s unforgiving nature, making it one of the most revered works of world literature."

Excerpt

"He read another article, too, a financial one, which alluded to Bentham and Mill, and dropped some innuendoes reflecting on the ministry. With his characteristic quick-wittedness, he caught the drift of each innuendo, divined whence it came, at whom and on what ground it was aimed, and that afforded him, as it always did, a certain satisfaction. But today that satisfaction was embittered by Matrona Philimonovna’s advice and the unsatisfactory state of the household..."

Why You’ll Love This Book

• A Literary Masterpiece: Experience one of the greatest novels of all time, exploring the complexity of human relationships.
• Timeless Themes: Love, passion, betrayal, and societal pressures remain as relevant today as they were in Tolstoy’s time.
• Rich Characters and Intricate Plots: Delve into a sweeping narrative that balances personal struggles and societal critiques.