He's name was Lev

beso berdzenishvili hahahahahaha dude that’s hilarious

Its Lev

@@alex_xela4447 which means lion or leo in russian

You can find those easily online

Oh yes, you know me as Ludovika.

Hello, Ludovika!!

I guess the rash actions of Anna can be rooted to her natural rebellious character that can be seen in multiple, subtle occasions. More so, and especially, it's her response to the unnaturally high and superficial regard of her social cliques to her, before her act of adultery. And I guess one can add the fact that her marriage is too mundane to her liking that it is rather a farce to her, not only to the motive of their marriage but also to her husband, Alexey, in whom she felt irritated and, in some point, internally mocks his imperfections (like his squeaky voice).

Krunoslav Kovacec how was it?

Sure thing! Make some book suggestions.

It was a time of change in that respect. Even in the book itself the author describes a generational difference in views on arranged marriages and this reflects the growing romantic sensibilities. England is described as particularly liberal in the context of the the time.

Marriage is still a contract.

All the divorce issues were managed by the Russian Orthodox church. People of both genders could divorce in the following cases: adultery, inability to have intercourse, if a spouse was convicted to exile in Siberia and all his/her property was to be ceased, in case of person's "absence" for more than 5 years, or if a spouse wanted to become a monk/nun (in this case there should be no young children in the family). For adultery, one would need at least 2-3 direct witnesses or an illegitimate child. Other evidences were considered very weak and not substantial. In general, opposite to many other countries, divorce legislation was getting stricter in the 19th century, not softer, which contradicted shifting cultural norms. Church agreed to introduce some changes in 1917 only, but as we know it was too late. At the end of the 19th century there were less than 1000 divorces per year for a country of 100mln Orthodox believers while up to 25% of children were born out of marriage. As for the second marriage, this process was regulated by civil legislation. Limitations and conditions: age (16 for girls, 18 for men, max age -80), mental health, guardian's approval, being under arrest, being a gulty side in a divorce case (That's why Anna would not be able to remarry), and bigamy.

I think it supposed to be that way. It seems right.

I would say the novel was conceived from the start as a Realist work happening in the (then) current society. The last part makes a reference to a historical event that was just happening at the time Tolstoy was writing it; the Russo-Turkish war (1877-1878).

You and I already spoke about this, but in case anyone else is curious. The Book club is defunct. The company hosting the site closed down. We are considering a Bunker Nation Book Club here on YT if people are interested.

I like the Constance Garnett translation, and it is the one I read the most often.

@@MichaelBunker May I ask if there is any particular reason? No disrespect. I just bought Anna Karenina today, and my copy is the Pevear/Volokhonsky translation. I'm just curious if there are translation differences, or any set reason you gravitate to the Constance Garnett translation. You seem very perspicacious, so I am wondering if my version may lack in any way.

I just did a little research at the time and it seemed that a lot of scholars believed it to be one of the best. After I'd read it a few times, I just kind of liked it so I've stuck with it. I'm sure the other translations are good too.

@@MichaelBunker Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it.

Love it! One of my favorite books. Will definitely do that.

Why not widen your experience of different mindsets? Why only stick to things that confirm your pre-existing sentiments?

It is NOT an eastern book. It is firmly at the forefront of the novel in the western tradition, even if it comes from Russia.