Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina: Tolstoy – Part 1

Mark and Durga introduce and comment on:

• a retrospective comparison of major female characters in the podcasts to date;
• biographical facts and influences on the narrative;
• the locale and cultural setting of the narrative.

This session discusses the biographical and historical influences on this great novel about 'unhappy families' and 'adultery'.

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Anna Karenina: Tolstoy – Part 2

Mark and Durga introduce and comment on:

• the dual focus on Levin and Anna;
• Anna's devotion to others and the ‘trap’ that leads to her tragic downfall;
• Tolstoy’s optimistic ending.

This session discusses the search for happiness by two focal characters who illustrate a social and metaphysical critique of 'meaning' and 'good'.

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