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Anna Karenina, Part 4, chapters 11-15 Haikus

Laurel Osterkamp · April 2, 2023

Breaking News: Levin is happy!

There’s not much joy in Anna Karenina, and certainly not when it comes to Levin. But for a few brief chapters, Levin is aboard the happiness train. Go, Levin!

11. Levin and Kitty go off by themselves

She’s the only one

At this party, in the world

I care to talk to

12. Dolly begs Alexey to forgive Anna

Love those who hate you

Love those who you hate. Forgive.

Anna needs your grace.

13. Levin and Kitty play a weird game with chalk and letters, and that’s how he proposes to her again.

It could never be?

Then, or now? You must realize

We share hearts and minds.

 

14.  Levin tries happiness for the first time, and he’s tripping out.

What is wrong with me?

Happiness. Kitty is mine.

#inlove #shesaidyes

15. Levin visits Kitty and her parents, making their engagement official

Kitty’s eyes, her touch

Are made of bliss. Can’t wait to

put a ring on it.

 

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