Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsLeo Tolstoy’s psychological novel Anna Karenina follows the life of the enchanting and rebellious Anna who seeks to break free from the shackles of society. Set in late 19th century Russia, Anna is portrayed as an ideal, cultivated aristocratic wife, mother and model for women alike.
Although at first glance she seems to have it all in life, Anna yearns for love and affection- something her cold diplomatic husband cannot provide. She grows discontent of their loveless relationship, and is tired of the façade she has been putting up in order to sustain a positive social image. A chance encounter with the charming and irresistibly handsome Vronsky sparks Anna’s desire for love and consequently results in her entering the waters of infidelity. However, the honey moon stage of their relationship comes to an end, and things take an unsuspected turn of events, as the inescapable consequences of their affair come to surface. Scorn, exile, jealousy, isolation and suspicion are just some of the issues Anna must face in day to day life. Similarly her acquaintance, Levin, who is an independent and somewhat social misfit, is also struggling to find his place in society as he neither identifies himself as an intellectual, bureaucrat, rebel, nor socialite. He too is on the hunt for the promised fruits of life and individual happiness. His up and down union with Kitty and their inconsistent feelings towards each other acts as a contrast to the evolving relationship between Vronsky and Anna.
Tolstoy’s classic depicts a clash between individual fulfillment and a respectable place in society. Despite remaining consistent in their search for happiness and self gratification, none of the characters are immune to the inevitable obstacles life can cruelly serve up. The clarification of mankind’s inexhaustible question on the true meaning of life, and the individual perception of happiness between the characters are what make Anna Karenina such a captivating novel. Its story of passion, adultery, betrayal, and self-discovery leaves readers mesmerized long after its conclusion.
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001 - Part 1 Chapter 1
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
002 - Part 1 Chapter 2
January 01, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
003 - Part 1 Chapter 3
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
004 - Part 1 Chapter 4
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
005 - Part 1 Chapter 5
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
006 - Part 1 Chapter 6
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
007 - Part 1 Chapter 7
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
008 - Part 1 Chapter 8
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
009 - Part 1 Chapter 9
December 25, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
010 - Part 1 Chapter 10
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
011 - Part 1 Chapter 11
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
012 - Part 1 Chapter 12
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
013 - Part 1 Chapter 13
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
014 - Part 1 Chapter 14
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
015 - Part 1 Chapter 15
December 19, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
016 - Part 1 Chapter 16
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
017 - Part 1 Chapter 17
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
018 - Part 1 Chapter 18
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
019 - Part 1 Chapter 19
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
020 - Part 1 Chapter 20
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
021 - Part 1 Chapter 21
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
022 - Part 1 Chapter 22
December 12, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
023 - Part 1 Chapter 23
December 11, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
024 - Part 1 Chapter 24
December 10, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
025 - Part 1 Chapter 25
December 09, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
026 - Part 1 Chapter 26
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
027 - Part 1 Chapter 27
December 07, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
028 - Part 1 Chapter 28
December 06, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
029 - Part 1 Chapter 29
December 05, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
030 - Part 1 Chapter 30
December 04, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
031 - Part 1 Chapter 31
December 03, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
032 - Part 1 Chapter 32
December 02, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
033 - Part 1 Chapter 33
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
034 - Part 1 Chapter 34
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
035 - Part 2 Chapter 1
November 29, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
036 - Part 2 Chapter 2
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
037 - Part 2 Chapter 3
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
038 - Part 2, Chapter 4
November 26, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
039 - Part 2 Chapter 5
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
040 - Part 2 Chapter 6
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
041 - Part 2 Chapter 7
November 23, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
042 - Part 2 Chapter 8
November 22, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
043 - Part 2 Chapter 9
November 21, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
044 - Part 2 Chapter 10
November 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 minute - 977 KBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
045 - Part 2 Chapter 11
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
046 - Part 2 Chapter 12
November 18, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
047 - Part 2 Chapter 13
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
048 - Part 2 Chapter 14
November 16, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
049 - Part 2 Chapter 15
November 15, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
050 - Part 2 Chapter 16
November 14, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com