Katia by Leo Tolstoy (1887)
The novel revolves around the life of Katia, a young woman who marries a wealthy and older man, Stepan Arkadyich Bezukhov. The story explores her experiences with love, family, and societal expectations in 19th-century Russia.
By Leo Tolstoy · First published 1887 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction · 9 chapters · 42,691 words
First lines
We were in mourning for our mother, who had died the preceding autumn, and we had spent all the winter alone in the country -- Macha, Sonia and I.
Macha was an old family friend, who had been our governess and had brought us all up, and my memories of her, like my love for her, went as far back as my memories of myself.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Leo Tolstoy
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 42,691 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 568 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex human emotions and relationships, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the psychological states and inner lives of the characters.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements and conflicts that drive the plot.
Tags
Russian Literature · 19th Century Novel · Realism · Social Commentary · Family Drama · Marriage · Love Story · Class Conflict · Morality · Ethics · Philosophy · Psychology
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX