Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, translated by Constance Garnett, is a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and societal pressures set in 19th-century Russia. The novel follows the life of Anna Karenina, a beautiful and aristocratic woman trapped in a loveless marriage to Alexei Alexandrovich Karenin. When she embarks on a passionate affair with the dashing Count Vronsky, Anna defies social conventions and faces severe consequences. Her story is contrasted with the life of Konstantin Levin, a landowner who struggles with his own existential questions and searches for meaning through his love for Kitty, Anna’s sister-in-law. Tolstoy weaves together the lives of his characters, exploring themes of love, family, faith, and the clash between rural and urban values. The novel is a profound examination of the human condition and the complexities of society and personal desire. Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. His works, including “”War and Peace”” and “”Anna Karenina,”” delve into the intricacies of human nature and society. Tolstoy’s literary contributions extend beyond fiction to include essays, plays, and philosophical writings. He was a moral thinker and social reformer, whose ideas on nonviolent resistance influenced notable figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Constance Garnett (1861-1946) was a pioneering English translator who made the works of Russian literature accessible to the English-speaking world. She translated over seventy volumes of Russian classics, including the works of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov, and is credited with popularizing Russian literature in the West. —- ISBN: 9798333723093