Anna Karenina: Epic novel of love and self-destruction (Annotated) Kindle Edition

Annotated ContentThis edition has been annotated with the following unique content.Historical ContextDetailed 19th-Century AnalysisIntroductionClassic fiction books about infidelity are always popular but this is more a tragic love story highlighting the hypocrisies of Imperial Russian high-society.Anna Karenina was published by classic Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy in 1878. It was then translated by Constance Garnett and re-published in 1901.A tale of infidelity and betrayal based in Imperial Russia. With a rich cast of characters from the upper-middle class of Russian society, the novel delves into the subjects of family, infidelity, betrayal, love, search for meaning and the tragic consequences of society’s double standards and duplicity.Sneak Peek`Oh, oh, oh! Ohh! ...' he moaned, remembering all that had taken place. And in his imagination he again pictured all the details of his quarrel with his wife, all the hopelessness of his position and, most painful of all, his own guilt. `No, she won't forgive me and can't forgive me! And the most terrible thing is that I'm the guilty one in it all — guilty, and yet not guilty. That's the whole drama,' he thought. `Oh, oh, oh!' he murmured with despair, recalling what were for him the most painful impressions of this quarrel.SynopsisAnna Karenina, the wife of an important Russian official meets an attractive army officer, Count Vronsky. Anna falls madly in love with Vronsky and chooses him over her husband and son. Her husband, however, refuses to give her a divorce meaning she can’t marry Vronsky, and remains no better than an adulteress.This causes a huge scandal and Anna and Vronsky quickly become social outcasts. Vronsky soon becomes tired of the situation and leaves Anna, quickly being accepted back into society. Poor Anna however, continued to be ostracised and treated as a social pariah and tragically throws herself under a train and dies.This EditionAt Matford Publishing, our utmost priority is maintaining the originality and authenticity of this classic literature book. We go to great lengths to ensure that the text remains unedited and true to the author's and translator’s original publication, preserving its earliest form for your reading pleasure.Feel how Anna struggles with the conformity of her existence and consequences of that and see for yourself why this book has stood the test of time. Fans of character driven women’s fiction and classic romance novels should not miss Anna Karenina for its view into Russian society and the difficulties of being a women of that time. Purchase this book right now to feel how Anna initially falls madly in love and then has to deal with the fallout of her decisions.We’re ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Click the “Buy Now” button and it will be on its way!Title detailsOriginal 1878 textLiterary Classic Read more