Anna Karenina Watches

One of the greatest Russian novels ever written, Anna Karenina is a must-have translation by Pevear and Volokhonsky. William Faulkner described it as the best novel ever written, while Fyodor Dostoevsky called it "flawless." The novel tells the story of the doomed love affair between the sensuous Anna and the dashing Count Vronsky. Tragedy unfolds as Anna rejects her passionless marriage, exposing herself to society's hypocrisies.

Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Russia, the novel's seven major characters create a dynamic imbalance, showcasing the contrasts between city and country life, as well as variations on love and family happiness. Pevear and Volokhonsky's translation stays true to Tolstoy's powerful voice, preserving the robust and sometimes shocking qualities of his writing.

This authoritative edition, which won the PEN Translation Prize and was selected for Oprah's Book Club™, includes an illuminating introduction and explanatory notes. Beautiful, vigorous, and eminently readable, this translation of Anna Karenina will become the definitive text for fans of the film and future generations to come.

The Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper. Penguin Classics has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world for over seventy years, offering a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres. Readers trust Penguin Classics to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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