Anna Karenina (1886)

Anna Karenina is a classic novel written by Leo Tolstoy in 1886. It tells the story of Anna, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is married to a wealthy government official, but falls in love with a dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. As their affair becomes more intense, Anna's life begins to unravel, as she struggles with the disapproval of society, the breakdown of her marriage, and her own guilt and shame. Meanwhile, another couple, Levin and Kitty, also grapple with the challenges of love and marriage, as they navigate the complexities of their own relationship. Set against the backdrop of 19th century Russia, Anna Karenina is a sweeping tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption, exploring timeless themes of love, duty, and the human condition. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters have made this novel a beloved classic, widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature ever written.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.