ANNA KARENINA: (Constance Garnett Translation)

Leo Tolstoy

Nov 2023 · Good Press

About this ebook

Leo Tolstoy's 'Anna Karenina' is a classic work of Russian literature that explores themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms. Written in the realist style, the novel follows the tragic story of Anna, a married woman who falls in love with the dashing Count Vronsky. Tolstoy expertly weaves together the lives of multiple characters, providing a rich tapestry of interconnected relationships and emotions. The novel's intricate plot and vivid descriptions capture the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, 'Anna Karenina' is considered one of the greatest novels of all time. Through its exploration of moral dilemmas and psychological depth, Tolstoy invites readers to ponder the nature of happiness, love, and duty. Leo Tolstoy, a Russian author and philosopher, drew on his own experiences and observations of society to write 'Anna Karenina.' His belief in the power of literature to illuminate the human condition is evident in the novel's profound insights and timeless relevance. For readers seeking a profound and thought-provoking literary experience, 'Anna Karenina' is a must-read.

About the author

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy was born on September 9, 1828 in Russia. He is usually referred to as Leo Tolstoy. He was a Russian author who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Leo Tolstoy is best known for his novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877). Tolstoy's fiction includes dozens of short stories and several novellas such as The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Family Happiness, and Hadji Murad. He also wrote plays and numerous philosophical essays. Tolstoy had a profound moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870's which he outlined in his work, A Confession. His literal interpretation of the ethical teachings of Jesus, centering on the Sermon on the Mount, caused him to become a fervent Christian anarchist and pacifist. His ideas of nonviolent resistance which he shared in his works The Kingdom of God is Within You, had a profund impact on figures such as Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. On September 23, 1862 Tolstoy married Sophia Andreevna Behrs. She was the daughter of a court physician. They had 13 children, eight of whom survived childhood. Their early married life allowed Tolstoy much freedom to compose War and Peace and Anna Karenina with his wife acting as his secretary and proofreader. The Tolstoy family left Russia in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the Soviet Union. Leo Tolstoy's relatives and descendants moved to Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and the United States. Tolstoy died of pneumonia at Astapovo train station, after a day's rail journey south on November 20, 1910 at the age of 82.