Leo tolstoys psychological novel anna karenina follows the life of the enchanting and rebellious anna who seeks to break free from the shackles of society. Anna karenina is a novel with a contemporary thematic in which the main theme is annas adultery because of which she get rejected from society and experiences a tragic end. The wife had discovered that the husband was carrying on an intrigue with a french girl, who had been a governess in their family, and she had announced to her husband that. Thomas mann has written an introduction for this edition, which reenforces the place this classic has made during the years. Apr 23, 2016 anna karenina is set in nineteenthcentury russia, exploring relationships, death and controversy between tradition and freethinking.
It is a revealing study of a genius at work, of the difficult process of creation which resulted in an almost effortlessly perfect masterpiece, indisputably his greatest work. Anna karenina features one of the most memorable, tragic endings in literature, but the final section of the book mostly disregards anna to focus on levins family life and his existential. Ive always been afraid of picking him up because, well, the russians are just so daunting but. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy free online book and ebooks. The story opens when she arrives in the midst of a family broken up by her brothers unbridled womanizing. Dec 28, 2014 two new translations of tolstoys anna karenina. Librivox recording of anna karenina, book 6, by leo tolstoy. Editions of anna karenina by leo tolstoy goodreads. Its relatively inexpensive and they only use reputable translator. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy meet your next favorite book.
Set in late 19th century russia, anna is portrayed as an ideal, cultivated aristocratic wife, mother and model for women alike. Stivas petty love affair prefigures the adultery of anna with vronsky, and serves as a negative comparison with levins successful marriage later in the novel. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Buy anna karenina barnes noble leatherboundclassics by leo tolstoy from amazons fiction books store. Tolstoy clashed with editor mikhail katkov over political issues that arose in the final installment tolstoys negative views of russian volunteers going to fight in serbia. In these chapters tolstoy has set up a small working model which generates all the subsequent themes of anna karenina. Anna karenina, book 1 leo tolstoy 1828 1910, translated by constance garnett 1861 1946 anna karenina tells of the doomed love affair between the sensuous and rebellious anna and the dashing officer, count vronsky. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Jan, 2009 the barnes and noble classics series has a wonderful edition. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy book club discussion questions. New translations of tolstoys anna karenina the new york. Your can try this site 1 keira delivers anna as a damaged woman who is never happy.
Leo tolstoy, or count lyev nikolayevich tolstoy september 9, 1828 november 20, 1910, was a russian author, essayist, and philosopher whose contributions include two of the greatest literary masterpieces of all time, war and peace, and anna karenina. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bekijk meer ideeen over boeken, anna karenina en boekenclub boeken. Her overwhelming charm dominates a novel of unparalleled richness and density. A bachelor, vronsky is eager to marry her if she will agree to leave her husband karenin, a senior government official, but she. As i have said and reminded people my channel is dedicated to philosophical discussion and that i am looking at great literature through a philosophical lens. Is the movie anna karenina 2012 much different from the book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from. Anna karenina is a novel by the russian writer leo tolstoy, published in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical the russian messenger. Konstantin levin, stivas friend, arrives in moscow to propose to the eighteen year old kitty shtcherbatsky. Buy annakareninabarnesnobleleatherboundclassics by leo tolstoy from amazons fiction books store.
Matthew arnold claimed it was not so much a work of art. Introduction anna karenina is the tragedy of married aristocrat and socialite anna karenina and her affair with the affluent count vronsky. When i first started reading anna karenina, ten years agoim obsessed with the book, and have read it seven times since theni, too, thought of it as a love story. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Stivas sister, anna karenina, arrives to reconcile the couple and dissuades dolly from getting a divorce. The project gutenberg ebook of anna karenina, by leo tolstoy this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Librivox recording of anna karenina, book 2 by leo tolstoy. Paperback published in 2012, 1593080271 paperback published in 2003, 0143035002 paperback published in 2004, 0451528611. Jul 19, 2015 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Nov 23, 2012 when i first started reading anna karenina, ten years agoim obsessed with the book, and have read it seven times since theni, too, thought of it as a love story. Surprisingly, all the translators ruled that the part of annas anatomy that she believed repelled, repulsed, disgusted or offended.
This authoritative edition, which received the pen translation prize and was an oprah book club selection, also includes an illuminating introduction and explanatory notes. Also, at the beginning the barnes and noble edition will give a brief bio of the author and the history taking place during the time that the book was written. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 10, 2018 as i have said and reminded people my channel is dedicated to philosophical discussion and that i am looking at great literature through a philosophical lens. Translated by constance garnett in part 2, kittys health deteriorates from regret and heartbreak, while levin retreats to his country estate. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy, first edition abebooks. Amazonaudible this post includes affiliate links i finally read my first tolstoy. Anna karenina by tolstoy leo translated by constance garnett. Noble classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Anna karenina is once again adapted from the leo tolstoy book of. Anna karenina, the film, ostensibly follows the arc of the novel, and the screenplay by tom stoppard includes many of the main characters and main scenes. Nov 16, 2012 anna karenina features one of the most memorable, tragic endings in literature, but the final section of the book mostly disregards anna to focus on levins family life and his existential. Tragedy unfolds as anna rejects her passionless marriage and must endure the hypocrisies of society.
Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Chapters 15 cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. The story starts when she arrives in the midst of a family broken up by her brothers unbridled womanizing something that prefigures her own later situation, thou. Buy anna karenina wordsworth classics new edition by leo tolstoy isbn. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy published by vintage books on 1877 genreslists. Part one chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7. Many writers consider anna karenina the greatest work of literature ever, and tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. Nov 24, 2014 anna karenina by leo tolstoy published by vintage books on 1877 genreslists. Everything was in confusion in the oblonskys house. More information about this seller contact this seller 17. A crisis develops in the oblonsky household when dolly finds out about her husbands affair. The barnes and noble classics series has a wonderful edition. Parallel to her story we follow up on the destructive love between anna and vronsky and the love story between levin and kitty based on an unselfish love.
Anna karenina is one of the most loved and memorable heroines of literature. Anna karenina is set in nineteenthcentury russia, exploring relationships, death and controversy between tradition and freethinking. Set against a vast and richly textured canvas of nineteenthcentury russia, the novels seven major characters create a dynamic imbalance, playing out the contrasts of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Tragedy unfolds as anna rejects her passionless marriage to follow her heart and must endure the hypocrisies of society. Anna karenina is the story of a married aristocratsocialite and her affair with the affluent count vronsky. Vladimir nabokov called leo tolstoys anna karenina one of the greatest love stories in world literature. Beautiful, vigorous, and eminently readable, this anna karenina will be the definitive text for fans of the film and generations to come. Tolstoy considered this book to be his first real attempt at a novel form, and it addresses the very nature of society at all levels, of destiny, death, human relationships and the. Some people say anna karenina is the single greatest novel ever written i am not strange but i feel queer. Jun 08, 2008 browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo.