Discussion Topics

Suggested topics of discussion in relation to Anna Karenina:

The portrayal of women in Tolstoy's work

The theme of religion

The suggested similarities between Tolstoy and Levin

The impact of events of the time period

Anarchistic themes

The system of censorship

Works of literary criticism of Anna Karenina:

Jones, Peter. “Action and Passion in Anna Karenina.” Philosophy and the Novel. p. 70-111. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1975.

Leavis, F.R. “Anna Karenina: Thought and Significance in a Great Creative Work.” Anna Karenina and Other Essays. p. 9-32. New York: Pantheon Books, 1967.