“He felt all the torment of his and her position, all the difficulties they were surrounded by in consequence of their station in life, which exposed them to the eyes of the whole world, obliged them to hide their love, to lie and deceive, and again to lie and deceive, to scheme and constantly think about others while the passion that bound them was so strong that they both forgot everything but their love.”
Quote by Leo Tolstoy
Work
The Works of Leo Tolstoy ...: Anna Karénina, tr. by Louise and Aylmer Maude
The collection features Leo Tolstoy's renowned novel Anna Karénina, translated into English by Louise and Aylmer Maude. The novel is a profound exploration of Russian society and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing Tolstoy's distinctive narrative style and philosophical insights. more
Author
Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer and thinker, a prominent representative of 19th-century Russian literature. His works deeply revealed social contradictions and human nature, and had a profound impact on the world. more
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