Anna Karenina

(Author) Leo Tolstoy
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'One of the greatest love stories in world literature' Vladimir Nabokov The heroine of Tolstoy's epic of love and self-destruction, Anna Karenina has beauty, wealth, popularity and an adored son, but feels that her life is empty until she encounters the impetuous officer Count Vronsky. Their subsequent affair scandalizes society and family alike, and brings jealousy and bitterness in its wake. Contrasting with this is the vividly observed story of Levin, a man striving to find contentment and a meaning to his life - and also a self-portrait of Tolstoy himself. This award-winning translation has been acclaimed as the definitive English version of Tolstoy's masterpiece. Translated by RICHARD PEVEAR and LARISSA VOLOKHONSKY with a Preface by JOHN BAYLEY

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
1391
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780140449174
Publish year:
2003
Publish date:
Jan. 30, 2003

Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, born on September 9, 1828. He is best known for his epic novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina," which are considered masterpieces of realist fiction. Tolstoy's writing style is characterized by his detailed descriptions of everyday life and his exploration of moral and philosophical themes. He is credited with influencing the development of modern literature through his innovative narrative techniques and profound insights into human nature. Tolstoy's works have had a lasting impact on the literary world, inspiring generations of writers and thinkers. His most famous work, "War and Peace," is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written. Tolstoy died on November 20, 1910, leaving behind a legacy of literary brilliance and philosophical wisdom.

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