Anna Karenina; Volume I

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Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com, where you can read over a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. In this narrative, Raknin and his wife coexist under the same roof yet remain strangers, with Aleksei Aleksandrovitch avoiding home dinners to prevent servant gossip. Vrousky is absent from their home life, as Anna meets him outside, a fact her husband is aware of. All three endure a situation that could be unbearable, yet each believes it to be temporary. Aleksei expects Anna's passion to fade before it tarnishes his name, while Anna, burdened by the consequences of her actions, anticipates an impending crisis. Vronsky shares her belief in this eventual resolution. As winter progresses, Vronsky faces a tedious week escorting a foreign prince around St. Petersburg. Although this responsibility stems from his commendable conduct and language skills, he finds it burdensome. The prince, eager to impress with knowledge upon his return, requires both daytime instruction and evening entertainment. His robust health allows him to withstand fatigue, remaining lively and vibrant. A seasoned traveler, he appreciates the benefits of modern communication for enjoyment.