Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy's famous novel Anna Karenina, set in late 19th-century Russia, examines themes of love, family, and societal ideals. The story centres on the tragic romance between Count Vronsky, a chubby and ambitious military commander, and Anna Karenina, a gorgeous and stylish society woman. The work is renowned for its convoluted narrative, rich characters, and in-depth discussion of the mortal state. Tolstoy is praised for his superb writing, and the book is usually cited as one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written. One of the novel's central themes is how society pressure to adhere to predetermined ideals and expectations may result in misery and ruin. The characters in the new struggle with the expectations that society and their peers have for them, and their attempts to rebel against these expectations usually result in disastrous outcomes. The notion of love and the various manifestations it might take is another significant subjec...