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Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy

Anna Karenina

Paperback (Simon & Brown May 20, 2011)
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In this extraordinarily rich and complex novel, Anna Karenina defies the conventions of nineteenth-century Russian society and embarks on a love affair that has tragic consequences. Tolstoy's work is a powerful meditation on love and marriage, envy and retribution, and the desire for happiness.

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ISBN
1613820496 / 9781613820490
Pages
988
Weight
51.2 oz.
Dimensions
6.0 x 2.2 in.

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