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Anna Karenina

Book • 1877

Published in 1878, 'Anna Karenina' is a novel by Leo Tolstoy that delves into the complexities of Russian society in the late 19th century.

The story centers around the extramarital affair between Anna Karenina, a married socialite, and Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky, which scandalizes the social circles of Saint Petersburg.

The novel also follows the parallel story of Konstantin Levin, a wealthy landowner, and his struggles with marriage, faith, and managing his estate.

Tolstoy explores a wide range of themes including love, loyalty, betrayal, hypocrisy, and the differences between rural and urban life.

The novel is known for its detailed character development and its profound commentary on the human condition[2][4][5].

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Lenny Rachitsky as a book he is currently reading.

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Lex Fridman in relation to Gary Saul Morson's interpretation of Anna Karenina.

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