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Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
904
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

Anna Karenina, a married socialite in 19th-century Russia, finds her life irrevocably altered when she falls passionately in love with the dashing Count Vronsky. Her pursuit of this forbidden romance leads to scandal and ostracization from society. Meanwhile, the novel contrasts Anna's tragic path with the serene domestic life of Levin, a landowner grappling with faith, family, and social reform.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

MelancholicEmotionalComplexPhilosophical
Forbidden LoveBetrayalFamily SagaMultiple POVs

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

Authors

J
Josh Gregory

Josh Gregory is the editor behind Great Short Stories of the World. He has a knack for bringing together compelling narratives from across genres and cultures. If you enjoy a good story that packs a punch, you'll appreciate his selections.