Anna Karenina

Leo Tolstoy

Jul 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this eBook

Widely considered one of the best novels ever written, Anna Karenina is the tragic story of the aristocratic Anna’s doomed affair with the wealthy Count Vronsky. Reflecting Russian morals of the time, as well as Tolstoy’s personal feelings on infidelity, Anna Karenina explores themes of passion and fidelity, the impact that social norms have on personal choice, and the ramifications of choosing a life outside of that deemed acceptable by society.

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Ratings and reviews

As with many public domain books, Google seems to have removed the freely downloadable versions and is now only offering paid versions. This all occurred in the change from Android Market to Google Play. Based on what, Google? You don't own Anna Karenina, or Island of Doctor Moreau, etc., so why suddenly charge? Google is shifting away from being a user-friendly company, piece by piece.

I do wish that I could understand Russian as I believe that in its original form there was even more greatness and that as an English translated version it must have lost some of its magic. I found it extremely tragic and beautiful and moving. We have all experienced a love that consumes you and this is the essence in a masterpiece. It shows how it can inspire and destroy every part of your life. I found that some of the quotes stayed with me as if it had latched on to my soul.

Novel is excellent. All the characters are relevant even today - after more than 100 years. Don't judge this work by movie with the same name. Horizon is too big and so is the painting. Enjoy it

About the author

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) is the author of War and Peace, Anna Karenina, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Family Happiness, and other classics of Russian literature.