Anna Karenina (Oprah's Book Club): Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition

Experience the unparalleled Pevear and Volokhonsky translation of one of the most renowned Russian novels ever written - Anna Karenina. Hailed by William Faulkner as the best novel ever written and described by Fyodor Dostoevsky as "flawless," this masterpiece narrates the tragic love affair between the passionate and rebellious Anna and the charming officer, Count Vronsky. As Anna turns away from her loveless marriage, she confronts the societal hypocrisies with devastating consequences.

Against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Russia, the novel delves into the lives of seven major characters, showcasing the stark differences between urban and rural existence, as well as exploring various facets of love and family bliss. Unlike previous translations that diluted the raw and sometimes shocking aspects of Tolstoy's writing, Pevear and Volokhonsky have preserved his robust voice in this authoritative edition, which garnered the PEN Translation Prize and earned a spot on Oprah's Book Club™.

This edition includes a compelling introduction and insightful notes, offering readers a deeper understanding of the text. Beautiful, vibrant, and highly engaging, this rendition of Anna Karenina is sure to become the go-to version for both film enthusiasts and future generations. The Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper, adding to its allure.

Penguin Classics has been a trusted source of classic literature for over seventy years, with a collection of over 1,700 titles that represent the finest works from various genres and eras. Readers rely on Penguin Classics for authentic texts, enriched with introductions and annotations by esteemed scholars and contemporary writers, as well as updated translations by award-winning translators.

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