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Immerse yourself in Tolstoy's masterful exploration of passion, fate, and human nature with this exquisite clothbound edition of Anna Karenina from Penguin Classics. At first glance, Anna Karenina appears to have it all: stunning looks, affluence, social standing, and a cherished son. Yet, a profound emptiness plagues her until a chance encounter with the dashing Count Vronsky ignites a passionate affair that sets tongues wagging and hearts ablaze.
As their forbidden romance unfolds, it leaves a trail of scandal, jealousy, and resentment in its wake, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their lives. Juxtaposed against this tale of all-consuming love and its consequences is the meticulously crafted narrative of Levin, a man grappling with life's purpose and his own existential quandaries—a character who serves as a thinly veiled self-portrait of Tolstoy himself.
This lauded modern translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, recipients of the 2001 PEN/Book of the Month Club Translation Prize, breathes new life into Tolstoy's timeless prose. Accompanied by Pevear's insightful introduction and a preface from John Bayley, this edition offers readers an unparalleled journey into the heart of Russian literature.
Critics have hailed this translation as nothing short of revolutionary. Lisa Appignanesi of The Independent declared it "a must" in her Books of the Year selection, whilst James Wood of The New Yorker praised Pevear and Volokhonsky's ability to capture "the palpability of Tolstoy's characters, acts, situations" with unprecedented clarity. Prepare to be captivated by this fresh take on a literary classic that continues to enthral readers across generations.
Book ISBN: | 9780141199610 |
Book Author: | Leo Tolstoy |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 138 x 208 x 53 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2013-11-28 |
Book Pagination: | 864 pages |
Book Weight: | 990g |
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