Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Often hailed as the greatest novel ever written, “Anna Karenina” by Tolstoy tells the captivating story of love and adultery within the upper echelons of society in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. This rich and intricate masterpiece follows the tragic love affair between Anna, a stunning married woman, and Count Vronsky, a wealthy army officer. Tolstoy skillfully intertwines the lives of numerous characters, creating a vivid portrait of Russian society in the late nineteenth century. As Matthew Arnold noted in his famous essay on Tolstoy, “We are not to view Anna Karenina as just a work of art; we are to regard it as a slice of life.”

Praised by literary giants, the novel has been described as the best ever written by William Faulkner, a perfect work of art by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and one of the greatest love stories in world literature by Vladimir Nabokov. Thomas Mann even remarked that reading Tolstoy leads one to rediscover the core principles and sanity within oneself.

With its timeless themes and complex characters, “Anna Karenina” continues to captivate readers worldwide, offering a glimpse into the human experience and the societal norms of a bygone era. Tolstoy’s masterful storytelling and profound insights make this novel a true classic that resonates with readers of all generations.

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