Anna Karenina

Product Description<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Tolstoy's classic tale of love and high society, here read by Saskia Wickham, is regarded by many as the world's greatest novel. It is the classic story of Anna Karenina, "grande dame of Petersburg society," who forsakes everything—her marriage, her son, and her position in society—for the dashing Count Vronksy, with tragic consequences.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>From AudioFile<br/><br/><br/>Tolstoy's lush story of betrayal and heartbreak, so finely crafted and beloved for decades, takes on a fresh blush of passion in this rendition. Saskia Wickham immerses herself in each character, illuminating her various characterizations with a knowledge of the customs of nineteenth-century Russia. She lives Anna's story in the moment, treating the scenario as if it were happening here and now. As a result, the sweetness and pain are fully available to listeners. Whether you're new to Tolstoy or a longtime admirer, you will want this rendition in your audio library. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine--<br/>Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine