Anna Karenina

Elegant Collector's Edition of Tolstoy's Masterpiece Anna Karenina<br/>Fierce passion, betrayal, and heart-wrenching sorrow for the impossible. Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina hurls you headlong into disaster like a runaway train.<br/>Perfect for fans of romance and 19th century Russian literature, this beautifully bound hardcover edition is a must-have for collectors and book lovers alike. Whether you're drawn to the compelling stories of literary fiction or searching for the best female characters, Anna Karenina stands as a beacon of literary excellence, blending historical romance with societal and philosophical commentary about family, love, and happiness.<br/>"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."<br/>This Russian "Les Miserables"-esque classic follows the lives and relationships of three couples pursuing love and joy according to their own beliefs. Anna, a magnetic aristocrat, becomes ensnared in a forbidden romance with the dashing Count Vronsky, shattering societal conventions and igniting a scandal that reverberates through the echelons of Russian high society.<br/>Alongside Anna's grapple with love and morality, Anna's brother and sister-in-law deal with his infidelity, while the idealistic Konstantin Levin sorts out his purpose and the true meaning of love.<br/>Simply Classic Books<br/>At Simply Classic Books we strive to ensure the highest standard of the original works. Texts in this story are unedited and unabridged from the original publication, preserving its earliest rendition.<br/>Anna Karenina contrasts various forms of love and their consequences on personal happiness. Even as Anna's passion is destructive, Levin's sincere love for Kitty evolves. But this Russian classic is not just a tragic love story. Tolstoy's political philosophy in Anna Karenina critiques the rigid social structure of Russian aristocracy, its hypocrisy and unforgiving conventions.<br/>This must-read book is for every reader who cherishes literary classics, and all those looking for a new book to read.<br/>Embrace the legacy of this timeless classic and add a piece of literary history to your collection today! We are standing by to ship this book off to you right away, so you, too, can enjoy it as much as we do. Original 1878 text Classic Fiction, Literature, Realist novel 7 x 10 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper<br/>Constance Garnett English translation, 1901.