Listen to a sample
Anna Karenina
- Author
- Leo Tolstoy
- Narrator
- Wanda McCaddon
- Publish Date
- 6 September 2012
- Run Time
- 33 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Sensual, rebellious Anna falls deeply and passionately in love with the handsome Count Vronsky. When she refuses to conduct the discreet affair that her cold, ambitious husband—and Russian high society—would condone, she is doomed. Set against the tragic love of Anna and Vronsky, the plight of the melancholy nobleman Konstantine Levin unfolds. In doubt about the meaning of life—a mirror of Tolstoy's own spiritual crisis—Konstantine is haunted by thoughts of suicide. Through these and other characters, Tolstoy weaves a vast and rich tapestry of nineteenth-century Russian society.
A magnificent drama of vengeance, infidelity, and retribution, Anna Karenina tells the story of two characters whose emotional instincts conflict with the dominant social mores of their time.
Artwork ┬® 2012 Focus Features LLC. All rights reserved.
Critics Review
-
“The daunting elements of classic literature that might discourage a timid reader become irrelevant, thanks to a skilled narrator…Wanda McCaddon makes this literary cornerstone downright enjoyable. It’s not that she turns herself into every character or offers over-the-top drama. Instead, it is her consistency and sensitivity to the author’s tone that make this a wonderful listen. Her familiarity with the text and understanding of its nuances illuminate the work, making what might have seemed lofty, absolutely lively.”
AudioFile
-
“Flawless as a work of art.”
Fyodor Dostoevsky
-
“For years, I made a point of rereading Anna Karenina every summer. I am still bowled over by its freshness and its immediacy.”
Anne Tyler, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author
-
“A sexy and engrossing read, this book tells the tale of one of the most enthralling love affairs in the history of literature.”
Oprah.com
See more reviews See fewer reviews
-
“Considered one of the pinnacles of world literature.”
Merriam-Webster’s Encyclopedia of Literature
-
“In grandeur as is pathos, in the sweep of it as in the touching detail, it moves me now…just as it moved me long ago.”
Jan Morris, Welsh historian and author
-
“Russian high society, star-crossed lovers, family structures, and social class collide in Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina…Despite being set in the nineteenth century, this novel is relatable, readable, and full of high drama that will keep you turning the (many, many) pages.”
Amazon.com
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Leo Tolstoy
- Narrator
- Wanda McCaddon
- Duration
- 33 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 September 2012
- ISBN
- 9781483073460
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Classic fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: general and literary
Synopsis
Sensual, rebellious Anna falls deeply and passionately in love with the handsome Count Vronsky. When she refuses to conduct the discreet affair that her cold, ambitious husband—and Russian high society—would condone, she is doomed. Set against the tragic love of Anna and Vronsky, the plight of the melancholy nobleman Konstantine Levin unfolds. In doubt about the meaning of life—a mirror of Tolstoy's own spiritual crisis—Konstantine is haunted by thoughts of suicide. Through these and other characters, Tolstoy weaves a vast and rich tapestry of nineteenth-century Russian society. A magnificent drama of vengeance, infidelity, and retribution, Anna Karenina tells the story of two characters whose emotional instincts conflict with the dominant social mores of their time.Artwork ┬® 2012 Focus Features LLC. All rights reserved.
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.