Anna Karenina Anna Karenina
Apple Books Classics

Anna Karenina

    • 4.1 • 625 Ratings

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.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
1877
30 December
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
1,432
Pages
PUBLISHER
Public Domain
SIZE
1.2
MB

Customer Reviews

funtogarden ,

Quite a challenge but overall worth it

Phew I finished the book something I was beginning to think would never happen. Certainly a masterpiece but I was amazed by the ending which seemed very tame compared to the rest of the novel. I’m glad I persevered but be warned it is an extremely wordy descriptive novel which does take a lot of patience. I read it in short bursts which made it a lot easier.

Edude10123 ,

A brilliantly written, haunting read

This is a masterpiece! Do not be put off by the length or pedigree of the author. It is beautifully written and easy to read. Anna's passion and jealousy is offset perfectly by Kitty's gentle love story. I loved it!

Nymia ,

A true classic

Ahead of its time, this is fascinating as much for its detailed look at Russia in a time of change, as it is for its complex and well-drawn characters. I actually preferred reading the ebook as I found it easier to follow than the paperback (small screen and less densely packed with unfamiliar Russian names)!

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