Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1877)

In this episode, we open Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy's 1877 masterpiece of love, betrayal, society, and the search for meaning. We'll follow Anna's passionate and tumultuous affair with Vronsky, Levin's earnest quest for a purposeful life, and the glittering, unforgiving world of imperial Russia that binds them all together. With its emotional depth, sprawling cast, and unflinching look at the cost of desire and judgment, Anna Karenina remains one of the most powerful novels ever written. Join us as we step onto the trains, estates, and ballroom floors where hearts collide.