Leo Tolstoy – Anna Karenina (in English). A book in a leather binding

Leo Tolstoy – Anna Karenina (in English). A book in a leather binding.

“Anna Karenina” is Leo Tolstoy’s greatest socio‑psychological novel, recognized as a masterpiece of world literature and a profound exploration of the human soul. The action of the book takes place in 19th‑century Russia and is built on the contrast between two key plotlines: the tragic love between Anna and Vronsky and the happy family life of Levin and Kitty. At the centre of the narrative is a married society lady who, for the sake of her passion for a brilliant officer, decides to openly defy the hypocritical morality of high society. Tolstoy conveys Anna’s psychological evolution with remarkable precision — from a dazzling beauty to a deeply unhappy woman tormented by jealousy and loneliness. At the same time, the story of Konstantin Levin unfolds; in his character, the author reflects his own spiritual quest, his search for the meaning of life and the ideal of peasant labour. Using several families as examples, the writer explores the eternal themes of fidelity, betrayal, parental duty, and the destructive power of selfishness. The novel provides a panoramic picture of Russian life, encompassing both grand balls and St. Petersburg salons and the patriarchal way of life in the countryside. The tragic ending at the railway station became one of the most powerful and symbolic moments in the history of literature, exposing the inevitability of retribution for violating social norms.

The price of the book is 18,000₽

The price of the book in a gift box made of genuine leather is 25,000₽