Written by Tolstoy in Russian from 1873 to 1877.
I have three other translations of this book (Magarshack, Carmichael and Edmonds.) I think I read it once when I was in high school and again in college. This book is considered by some to be the greatest novel ever written, while that seems a bit much, it can be said that it is a very good novel and well worth the time it takes to read. At over 800 pages it is a challenge for the modern reader. I am glad that I re-read it. The story is about Anna and her dive into destruction, but also about Levin who maybe discovers the meaning of life. The two characters are Russian aristocrats who live in a world of privilege. I think Anna and Levin only meet once during the novel, but they know each other and have many friends in common.
Purchased from Powell's books 2002-1-22, for $16.
