
Anna Karenina, Book 6
by Leo Tolstoy
'Anna Karenina, Book 6' Summary
Anna Karenina, a beautiful and intelligent woman, is trapped in a loveless marriage with Alexei Alexandrovich, a high-ranking government official. She finds herself drawn to Count Vronsky, a young and charismatic officer, and embarks on a passionate affair with him. This affair challenges the societal norms of the time and leads to Anna's social ostracization and the breakdown of her marriage. The novel explores the consequences of defying societal expectations, the complex nature of love, and the destructive power of passion. Anna's journey is marked by a constant struggle between her desire for love and happiness and the social and familial pressures she faces. The novel also delves into the lives of other characters, including Levin, a young man seeking meaning and purpose in life, and Kitty, a young woman navigating love, marriage, and the complexities of her own emotions. Ultimately, Anna Karenina presents a tragic exploration of the human condition, the search for love and meaning in a society filled with hypocrisy and rigid expectations. Through the intertwining fates of its characters, Tolstoy explores themes of love, marriage, infidelity, social class, and the search for happiness amidst the constraints of societal norms.Book Details
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Leo Tolstoy
Russia
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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