Anna Karenina, Book 8

Anna Karenina, Book 8

by Leo Tolstoy

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century aristocratic Russian society, Anna Karenina delves into the complexities of love, marriage, and morality. The novel follows the passionate and ill-fated affair between Anna Karenina, a beautiful and intelligent woman trapped in an unhappy marriage, and Count Vronsky, a dashing army officer. Their affair scandalizes society and ultimately leads to Anna's tragic downfall.

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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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