In addition to this, authors place a significant degree of importance on clothing when referring to certain political, social, and religious ceremonies throughout literature. ... In literature, authors use cloth to accentuate upon subtle themes and motifs to a plot. ... Again this shows the importance of clothing in Russian society. ... Russian society is about people looking their best in front of other people at any cost. ... Furthermore, by analyzing the use of cloth, it also becomes clear the importance of clothing in culture and in literature as well. ...

• Word Count: 1064
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Leo Tolstoy's novel, Anna Karenina, upon its release received a mix critical reception, with Russian critics either condemning or applauding the novel primarily on its views of Russian society. ... There are many others underlying themes which links the novel as a whole, yet many critics at the time only looked upon its critical view of Russian life. ... Nevertheless, Tolstoy has created a wonderful piece of literature with a intricate plot structure. ...

• Word Count: 1369
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

(Chekhov 548) True love is finally found after numerous Russian authors proved otherwise. ... After reading all these stories about the vices of mankind, it can be concluded that true love does not exist, at least in Russian literature. ...

• Word Count: 1555
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School