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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201 - Part 7 Chapter 13
June 16, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
202 - Part 7 Chapter 14
June 15, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
203 - Part 7 Chapter 15
June 14, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
204 - Part 7 Chapter 16
June 13, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
205 - Part 7 Chapter 17
June 12, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
206 - Part 7 Chapter 18
June 11, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
207 - Part 7 Chapter 19
June 10, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
208 - Part 7 Chapter 20
June 09, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
209 - Part 7 Chapter 21
June 08, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
210 - Part 7 Chapter 22
June 07, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
211 - Part 7 Chapter 23
June 06, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
212 - Part 7 Chapter 24
June 05, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
213 - Part 7 Chapter 25
June 04, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
214 - Part 7 Chapter 26
June 03, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
215 - Part 7 Chapter 27
June 02, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
216 - Part 7 Chapter 28
June 01, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
219 - Part 7 Chapter 31
May 29, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
233 - Part 8 Chapter 14
May 15, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com