Anna Karenina is a novel by Leo Tolstoy, first published in serial form in the literary magazine The Russian Messenger from September 1873 to August 1877. The novel depicts the tragic love story of Anna Karenina, a young and beautiful wife, and Alexei Vronsky, a wealthy army officer.
Characters
- Anna Karenina: The protagonist of the novel, a woman of strong passions and complex emotions.
- Alexei Vronsky: A handsome and charming army officer who becomes infatuated with Anna.
- Konstantin Levin: A nobleman and landowner who struggles with his personal and social conflicts.
- Kitty Shcherbatsky: Konstantin Levin's sister, a lively and spirited young woman.
Themes
- Love and Passion: The novel explores the intense and passionate love between Anna and Alexei.
- Morality and Social Conventions: It examines the societal norms and moral values of the time.
- Personal Growth and Conflict: The characters face various personal challenges and conflicts throughout the story.
Quotes
- "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
- "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."