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Anna Karenina

Leo Tolstoy · 1877 · Novel

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Theme ⓘ
The Inner Life
Ideas
Psychological Realism

It is a landmark of psychological realism, meticulously portraying the complexities of love, adultery, social hypocrisy, and the search for meaning in life.

What it is

The tragic story of Anna Karenina, a married socialite, and her affair with the dashing Count Vronsky, contrasted with the philosophical journey of Levin.

↑Inherited from(2)

Pride and Prejudice· 1813↑ open

Both novels use individual characters' lives to critique societal norms and expectations, particularly concerning women and marriage.

Middlemarch· 1872↑ open

Both novels offer broad, detailed portraits of society while deeply exploring the psychological states and moral dilemmas of multiple characters.

↓Passed on to(1)

Mrs Dalloway· 1925↓ open

Tolstoy's deep dive into Anna's psyche foreshadows Woolf's more experimental stream of consciousness to portray inner experience.

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