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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

238 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

Leo 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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Episodes

001 - Part 1 Chapter 1

January 02, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MB

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002 - Part 1 Chapter 2

January 01, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MB

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003 - Part 1 Chapter 3

December 31, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MB

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004 - Part 1 Chapter 4

December 30, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 4.77 MB

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005 - Part 1 Chapter 5

December 29, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MB

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006 - Part 1 Chapter 6

December 28, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MB

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007 - Part 1 Chapter 7

December 27, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MB

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008 - Part 1 Chapter 8

December 26, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MB

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009 - Part 1 Chapter 9

December 25, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 5.72 MB

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010 - Part 1 Chapter 10

December 24, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MB

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011 - Part 1 Chapter 11

December 23, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MB

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012 - Part 1 Chapter 12

December 22, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MB

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013 - Part 1 Chapter 13

December 21, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MB

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014 - Part 1 Chapter 14

December 20, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MB

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015 - Part 1 Chapter 15

December 19, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MB

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016 - Part 1 Chapter 16

December 18, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MB

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017 - Part 1 Chapter 17

December 17, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MB

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018 - Part 1 Chapter 18

December 16, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 4.77 MB

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019 - Part 1 Chapter 19

December 15, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MB

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020 - Part 1 Chapter 20

December 14, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MB

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021 - Part 1 Chapter 21

December 13, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MB

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022 - Part 1 Chapter 22

December 12, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MB

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023 - Part 1 Chapter 23

December 11, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MB

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024 - Part 1 Chapter 24

December 10, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MB

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025 - Part 1 Chapter 25

December 09, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MB

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026 - Part 1 Chapter 26

December 08, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MB

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027 - Part 1 Chapter 27

December 07, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 1.91 MB

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028 - Part 1 Chapter 28

December 06, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MB

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029 - Part 1 Chapter 29

December 05, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MB

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030 - Part 1 Chapter 30

December 04, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MB

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031 - Part 1 Chapter 31

December 03, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MB

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032 - Part 1 Chapter 32

December 02, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MB

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033 - Part 1 Chapter 33

December 01, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MB

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034 - Part 1 Chapter 34

November 30, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MB

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035 - Part 2 Chapter 1

November 29, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MB

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036 - Part 2 Chapter 2

November 28, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MB

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037 - Part 2 Chapter 3

November 27, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MB

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038 - Part 2, Chapter 4

November 26, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MB

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039 - Part 2 Chapter 5

November 25, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 2.86 MB

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040 - Part 2 Chapter 6

November 24, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MB

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041 - Part 2 Chapter 7

November 23, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MB

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042 - Part 2 Chapter 8

November 22, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MB

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043 - Part 2 Chapter 9

November 21, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MB

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044 - Part 2 Chapter 10

November 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 minute - 977 KB

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045 - Part 2 Chapter 11

November 19, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MB

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046 - Part 2 Chapter 12

November 18, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MB

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047 - Part 2 Chapter 13

November 17, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MB

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048 - Part 2 Chapter 14

November 16, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MB

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049 - Part 2 Chapter 15

November 15, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MB

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050 - Part 2 Chapter 16

November 14, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MB

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