Anna Karenina (1886) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169375703)

Anna Karenina is a classic novel written by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy and published in 1886. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of several aristocrats in Russia, particularly the titular character Anna Karenina. Anna is a beautiful and intelligent married woman who falls in love with Count Vronsky, a dashing military officer. Their affair sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to tragedy.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, family, social status, and morality. Tolstoy delves deeply into the psychology of his characters, providing a rich and complex portrait of their inner lives. The novel is also notable for its vivid depictions of Russian society and culture, particularly the stark contrast between the opulence of the aristocracy and the poverty of the peasants.Anna Karenina is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written, and is a masterpiece of Russian literature. Its themes and characters continue to resonate with readers today, and its influence can be seen in countless works of literature, film, and art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Leo Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 1169375707
ISBN-13: 9781169375703
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 786
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.45lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.63d