Anna Karenina, Book 2

Anna Karenina, Book 2

by Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina is a complex and tragic novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and society. The story centers around Anna Karenina, a beautiful and unhappy woman who leaves her husband and son to pursue a passionate affair with Count Vronsky. Anna's decision to follow her heart leads to her social ostracism and ultimate downfall. The novel is a powerful indictment of the hypocrisy and rigidity of Russian society, and a moving exploration of the human heart.

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Leo Tolstoy was a significant figure in Russian literature, known for his novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." These works are celebrated examples of realist fiction, examining human experience...

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