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Anna Karenina Haikus
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I'm reading Anna Karenina so you don't have to. Here you'll find my recaps, analysis (with a touch of humor) and some pivotal scenes rewritten with a modern tone and first person POV.
Anna Karenina Haikus: Part 4, chapters 16-20
Things get intense in the second third of Part Four, with a near-death, a fumbled suicide attempt, and a baby who isn't thriving. But it could be worse. Everyone survives, at least for now. 16. Levin shows Kitty his diary We can’t have secrets. Sex? God? My soul isn’t pure. Will you still love me? 17. Anna nearly dies after giving birth, so Alexey goes to her Easy to forgive Someone who’s about to die. Find your peace, …
Anna Karenina, Part 4, chapters 11-15 Haikus
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 …