The Tolstoy Library

Anna Karenina Part 7 Chapter 1

In which Kitty, awaiting the birth of her child amidst the bustling life of Moscow, reflects on her husband’s uneasy adjustment to city society and finds solace in the calm brought by her loved ones. At a notable visit to Princess Marya Borissovna, she encounters Vronsky with surprising composure, much to her husband Levin’s secret relief and hopeful anticipation.

Anna Karenina Part 6 Chapter 32

In which Anna endures the anxious days of Vronsky’s absence, wrestling with the coldness she perceives in his parting glance and her own restless fears about their precarious bond. Upon his return, their reunion is coloured by tension and unspoken doubts, prompting Anna to confront the necessity of securing a formal union to preserve their troubled togetherness.

Anna Karenina Part 6 Chapter 31

In which the restless Vronsky finds unexpected delight and triumph in provincial politics, throwing a celebratory dinner that reveals his growing influence and the amiable camaraderie of his new circle. Yet even amid convivial success, a letter from Anna casts a somber veil, reminding him of tender duties and the delicate cares awaiting his return.

Anna Karenina Part 6 Chapter 30

In which Levin attends a spirited and somewhat perplexing election among the provincial nobility, marked by social manoeuvring, unexpected refusals, and a palpable sense of rivalry. The scene is set with keen observations of character and society, revealing the unsparing realities beneath the ceremonious surface of these public contests.

Anna Karenina Part 6 Chapter 29

In which a restless assembly of noblemen convenes in a confined room, their varied demeanours reflecting a mixture of anticipation, rivalry, and habit-bound duty as the wheels of provincial politics turn with both fervour and disillusionment. Levin, detached from the fervent activity, engages in a thoughtful discourse with a seasoned landowner about the burdens and follies of landed gentry stewardship amidst the changing tides of society.