The novel is actually split between Anna’s tragic romance with Vronsky and the moral/agricultural journey of Konstantin Levin.
It is a common misconception that the book is strictly about Anna. As noted by Brian's Blog , the title is actually somewhat misleading. subtitle Anna Karenina
While often simply published as Anna Karenina , Tolstoy actually considered it a "roman" (a novel), which during his era was deeply connected to stories of adultery, social scandal, and entertaining scandal for the reader. 1. It’s Not Just Her Story The novel is actually split between Anna’s tragic
As discussed in this Reddit thread , and by Benjamin McEvoy , Anna Karenina can feel "boring" if you aren't prepared, but it is deeply rewarding if you: and by Benjamin McEvoy