Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy in Paperback

 

As he stepped down, he couldn't help but sneak glances at her, as if she were the sun. Yet, her radiant beauty was never lost on him, even when he averted his gaze. In the novel Anna Karenina, the protagonist is a stunning, passionate, and free-spirited woman trapped in a loveless marriage with a wealthy and cold aristocrat, Alexey Alexandrovitch. Her restlessness and desire for a true connection are hindered by the strict societal norms upheld by the Church. But when she meets Count Vronsky, she falls deeply and recklessly in love, believing he is her soulmate. The story follows their struggles to gain acceptance for a divorce and their longing to be together in a society that frowns upon such love. Tolstoy masterfully uses his characters to explore complex themes of family, egotism, and societal expectations that limit individual happiness. His timeless novel is ahead of its time in questioning the biases ingrained within