Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina, regarded as one of Leo Tolstoy’s masterpieces, explores the tragic love story of the beautiful and rebellious Anna and her passionate affair with Count Vronsky. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the narrative delves into Anna's struggles within a critical society that refuses to accept her choices. As she seeks fulfillment and ultimately decides to leave her loveless marriage, the story raises poignant questions about the consequences of following one's heart in a repressive era. First serialized between 1873 and 1877, the novel was later published in book form in 1878.