Tag: russian literature
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Book Review: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Having gotten through War & Peace last year, I felt much less intimidated about picking up Anna Karenina. I’ve heard a lot of people say they prefer this book, and it’s easy to see why. Where War & Peace is largely a political commentary, Anna Karenina keeps its commentary more intertwined with the characters…
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Book Review: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
This was my second attempt at reading War and Peace, and I’m glad of my decision to put it down when I wasn’t ready for it. I also kind of regret turning this attempt at reading it into a challenge, but I think that ultimately held me accountable, and now I will thoroughly enjoy a…