The novel revolves around the life of a young noblewoman who marries into a wealthy family and struggles with her own desires and societal expectations. It explores themes of love, morality, and social class in 19th-century Russia. The story follows the protagonist's inner turmoil as she navigates her relationships with her husband, her lover, and herself.
By Leo Tolstoy · First published 1855 · Genre: Fiction, Literary, Philosophical · 15 chapters