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What Can an Adulteress Teach Us About Happiness? Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and the Project of Literature | Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

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Cultivating Virtue Through Literature

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between culture and personal growth, contrasting negative traits with positive virtues. It delves into the role of literature in shaping human experiences, using examples from film and fairy tales to highlight themes of heroism, moral courage, and the deeper lessons behind popular narratives.

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