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