Anna Karenina (Vintage Classic Russians Series) by Leo Tolstoy
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The Vintage Classics Russians Series – sumptuous editions of the greatest books to come out of Russia during the most tumultuous period in its history
'One of the greatest love stories in world literature' Vladimir Nabokov
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.
'I've read and re-read this novel and every time I find another layer in the story' Philippa Gregory
TRANSLATED BY LOUISE AND AYLMER MAUDE
The Vintage Classics Russians Series – sumptuous editions of the greatest books to come out of Russia during the most tumultuous period in its history.
Anna is a beautiful, intelligent woman whose passionate affair with the dashing Count Vronsky leads her to ruin. 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.
About the Author: Leo Tolstoy was born in central Russia on 9 September 1828. In 1852 he published his first work, the autobiographical Childhood. He served in the army during the Crimean War and his Sevastopol Sketches (1855-6) are based on his experiences. His two most popular masterpieces are War and Peace (1864-69) and Anna Karenina (1875-8). He died in 1910.
Additional information
| Genre | Classic fiction (pre c 1945) |
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| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781784871956 |
| Date of Publication | 05 Jan 2017 |
Anna Karenina (Vintage Classic Russians Series) by Leo Tolstoy ISBN 9781784871956