Anna Karenina” (1877) by Leo Tolstoy tells the sweeping, tragic story of Anna, a beautiful and aristocratic Russian woman trapped in a loveless marriage. When she begins a passionate affair with the dashing Count Vronsky, their scandalous relationship leads to her social ostracization and inner torment. Parallel to Anna’s story runs that of Levin, an idealistic landowner searching for meaning in life and love. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian high society, the novel masterfully explores themes of love, infidelity, morality, and the clash between personal desire and social expectations. Anna’s devastating downward spiral contrasts with Levin’s spiritual awakening, creating a profound meditation on human nature that remains one of literature’s greatest achievements.