Anna Karenina
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4.1 • 268 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Thus begins what many consider the world’s greatest novel. Leo Tolstoy originally published this sweeping saga in serial form beginning in 1875, portraying a vast swath of Russian life, from the fields worked by starving peasant farmers to the sitting rooms (and bedrooms) of privileged aristocrats.
Despite its epic nature, Anna Karenina is an intricate, intimate study of one woman’s downward spiral into tragedy. As Anna’s husband becomes increasingly absorbed in philosophical and political introspection, Tolstoy’s heroine grows weary of her life as a mother and wealthy man’s wife. Increasingly unsettled by the stark class differences she observes, Anna finds passion again in a forbidden affair with Count Vronsky. But can she overcome her obsessive concern with societal norms to find a measure of happiness?
Passion. Betrayal. Love. Revenge. Tolstoy’s classic has it all.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Okay, yes, this is Big Serious Russian Literature. But put that out of your mind! When you get right down to it, Anna Karenina is the story of a smart, passionate woman whose ultimate unraveling is as heartbreaking as that of any of our favorite romantic heroines, from the Brontës to Jojo Moyes. Leo Tolstoy skillfully weaves the romance between the countess Anna and the debonair cavalry officer Vronsky into a wider story of politics, class, and religion. It’s like getting a fascinating lesson in 19th century history alongside a deeply emotional love story. And did we mention it’s kinda sexy?
Customer Reviews
Anna karerina
Bon, mais un peu trop long. Certains chapitres auraient pu être plus court.
ANNA KARENINA
Wow! Leo Tolstoy, a man of FEW words - NOT! (My version was 2,560 pages.) If he’d written the story using just the first names he could have shortened the tale by 200 pages at least. If someone had edited out all the unnecessary bits the story could have been cut in half. I’m a non-violent person but by page 1,000 I was hoping Anna K. would commit suicide just to shut her crazy talking up. I’ve seen some high maintenance and I’ve seen some crazy chicks - this one took the prize. The Title of the book doesn’t suit. The entire story had VASTLY more about Levin than anyone. Anna K. (Spoiler Alert!) committed suicide 200 pages before the end of the book and as an example almost ALL of those 200 pages are about or around Levin. I was glad the ordeal was over and now I can say, “I read it.” I just can’t explain why I stuck it out to the end. Would I say that it worth the read? Y-yeah, though I bought the book I’m doubtful I will pick it up a second time but I’m glad I read it.
Translation = FRAUD
English never YaUnkee excrement!!