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 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, 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 …
Anna Karenina, Part 4 Chapters 6-10 Haikus
Get ready! It's time to pour the vodka, talk politics, and compare your bear-hunting stories. That's right! Stiva and Dolly (definitely the two most fun characters) are having a dinner party. The only problem? Levin and Alexey (definitely the two least fun characters) are both invited. But Levin has some moments of levity, and Stiva out does himself being everyone's favorite guy. Plus, Levin and Kitty are reunited. Could love be in the air? Stay …
Anna Karenina Part 4, chapters 1-4 Haikus
Nobody is happy at the beginning of part 4, and unfortunately, things are only going to get worse.
Vronsky has a bad time showing a prince around
The prince is a snob
Brainless beef! Am I like that?
#mindset #loveyourself
2. Vronsky has a run-in with Alexey, and Anna looks deep into Vronsky’s eyes
If we continue
Your rosy picture must match
Who you really are.
3. Anna and Vronsky question why …
Anna Karenina Haikus, part 3, chapters 21-32
The last third of part three is mostly about whether Levin can outdo himself with gloominess and being self-involved.