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Anna Karenina

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Anna Karenina

by Leo Tolstoy
Translated by: Louise and Aylmer Maude
Introduction by: W. Gareth Jones

Oxford University Press | June 8, 2008 | Trade Paperback

In 1872 the mistress of a neighbouring landowner threw herself under a train at a station near Tolstoy''s home. This gave Tolstoy the starting point he needed for composing what many believe to be the greatest novel ever written. In writing Anna Karenina he moved away from the vast historical sweep of War and Peace to tell, with extraordinary understanding, the story of an aristocratic woman who brings ruin on herself. Anna''s tragedy is interwoven with not only the courtship and marriage of Kitty and Levin but also the lives of many other characters. Rich in incident, powerful in characterization, the novel also expresses Tolstoy''s own moral vision. `The correct way of putting the question is the artist''s duty'', Chekhov once insisted, and Anna Karenina was the work he chose to make his point. It solves no problem, but it is deeply satisfying because all the questions are put correctly.
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    Astounding!

    Sunny

    3 months ago

    "Happy Families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" - It is with these true words that Tolstoy's immortal tale beings. My first attempt to read 'Anna Karenina' was at the age of twelve, yet the length of the novel astounded me, so I did not read it. In those days, I was too obsessed with the works of P.G. Wodehouse, Agatha Christie, Evelyn Waugh and political biographies. Poor 'Anna Karenina' was just sitting there amid my books. Now at the age of nineteen, I finished these almost thousand delightful pages in less than ten days; furthermore, I truly wished that it was longer. I wished the story would go on and on and will never end. I have never actually felt this way about any work of fiction. This is a great psychological drama which must be read. It is a tale of not merely love and adultery but ideas, philosophy and pain. What truly astonishes one is the flow and lucidity of Tolstoy's writing; the details of the every jewel or dress or hat, yet one does not feel overwhelmed or bored. I am not a sentimental person, but my favourite part in the entire novel was when Kitty gave birth to a child. It was written with such vividness that I cannot find words to express the scene.

    Another great Russian writer, Vladimir Nabokov, once described 'Anna Karenina' as "One of the great love stories in world literature." In my opinion, he could not have been more wrong, for calling this novel a mere "love story" is a profound mistake for the reasons described above. You will be struck by Tolstoy's perspicuity. Many a time while reading, I said to myself, "This is just how felt."

    This is one of the books which must be in every house. Exceedingly recommended!

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    Rating: 3/5

    Had it's Moments

    Elle V

    3 years ago

    When I decided to take the plunge and read Anna Karenina I was expecting a challenge. And a challenge I got. I found it took me a while to get into it. Once I did I was able to imagine myself there in 19th century Russia. While I agree Tolstoy did an amazing job, and deserves much praise. I think a lot of people will find it difficult to read. Each character is called by more than one name. While the list at the beginning of the book was very helpfull. At somepoints I would still find myself wondering "who was who". There was also a lot of political talk I had a hard time keeping up with. This book is definitly not an easy read.
    So overall I would only recommend this book to a select few. I really did enjoy the first 600pgs. But the last 200pgs really dragged on for me.

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    Amazing!!!

    Isabella Mottillo

    12 years ago

    This is a long but wonderful book. It completely transports you to another world. Tolstoy's language is poetic and he uses so much description that you feel you are really there. You get to know the characters and when you finish the book, you miss them.

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In 1872 the mistress of a neighbouring landowner threw herself under a train at a station near Tolstoy''s home. This gave Tolstoy the starting point he needed for composing what many believe to be the greatest novel ever written. In writing Anna Karenina he moved away from the vast historical sweep of War and Peace to tell, with extraordinary understanding, the story of an aristocratic woman who brings ruin on herself. Anna''s tragedy is interwoven with not only the courtship and marriage of Kitty and Levin but also the lives of many other characters. Rich in incident, powerful in characterization, the novel also expresses Tolstoy''s own moral vision. `The correct way of putting the question is the artist''s duty'', Chekhov once insisted, and Anna Karenina was the work he chose to make his point. It solves no problem, but it is deeply satisfying because all the questions are put correctly.

About the Author

W. Gareth Jones is Professor of Russian at the School of Modern Languages, University College of North Wales.

Trade Paperback

880 Pages, 12.9 x 19.6 x 3.9 CM

June 8, 2008

Oxford University Press

English


0199536066
9780199536061

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