Anna Karenina (Vintage Classic Russians Series)
(Author) Leo TolstoyTRANSLATED BY LOUISE AND AYLMER MAUDE Anna is a beautiful, intelligent woman whose passionate affair with the dashing Count Vronsky leads her to ruin. But her story is also about a search for meaning, and by twinning it with that of Levin, an awkward idealist whose happy marriage and domestic trials form the backdrop for a similar quest, Tolstoy creates a rich and complex masterpiece that has captured the imagination of readers for decades. The Vintage Classic Russians Series- Published for the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution, these are must-have, beautifully designed editions of six epic masterpieces that have survived controversy, censorship and suppression to influence decades of thought and artistic expression.
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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