Anna Karenina is one of the most loved & memorable heroines of literature. Her overwhelming charm dominates a novel of unparalleled richness & density. Tolstoy considered this book to be his first real attempt at a novel form & it addresses the very nature of society at all levels
- of destiny death human relationships & the irreconcilable contradictions of existence. It ends tragically & there is much that evokes despair yet set beside this is an abounding joy in life's many ephemeral pleasures & a profusion of comic relief.
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Now the subject of a major new film adaptation from director Joe Wright (Atonement" " Pride & Prejudice") Leo Tolstoy's " Anna Karenina" is translated by award-winning duo Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky in " Penguin Classics". Starring Keira Knightley ("A Dangerous Method") as Anna Karenina Jude Law (" Sherlock Holmes") as her husband Alexei Aaron Johnson (" Nowhere Boy") as Count Vronsky & also starring Matthew Mc Fadyen Andrea Riseborough & Kelly Macdonald this dazzling production of " Anna Karenina" is adapted for the screen by legendary playwright Tom Stoppard. Anna Karenina seems to have everything
- beauty wealth popularity & an adored son. But she feels that her life is empty until the moment she encounters the impetuous officer Count Vronsky. Their subsequent affair scandalizes society & family alike & soon brings jealousy & bitterness in its wake. Contrasting with this tale of love & self-destruction is the vividly observed story of Konstantin Levin a man striving to find contentment & meaning to his life
- & also a self-portrait of Tolstoy himself. Acclaimed as the definitive English version of Tolstoy's masterpiece this edition contains an introduction by Richard Pevear & a preface by John Bayley. Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) spent his youth in wasteful idleness until 1851 when he travelled to the Caucasus & joined the army fighting in the Crimean war. After marrying in 1862 Tolstoy settled down managing his estates & writing two of his best-known novels " War & Peace" (1869) & " Anna Karenina" (1878). "A Confession" (1879-82) marked a spiritual crisis in his life & in 1901 he was excommunicated by the Russian Holy Synod. " William Faulkner it's said was once asked to name the three best novels ever. He replied: " Anna Karenina Anna Karenina Anna Karenina". If you don't recall why rush to buy a fine new translation by Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky". (Boyd Tonkin " Independent")."

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This title presents the sweeping love story of two people who defy the conventions of their age to follow the dictates of their hearts. Trapped in a stifling marriage Anna Karenina is swept off her feet by the dashing Count Vronsky. When the truth about their passionate liaison comes out Annas husband is more concerned with keeping up appearances than anything else but at last he seeks a reluctant divorce. Rejected by society the two lovers flee to Italy where Anna finds herself isolated from all except the man she loves & who loves her. But can they live by love alone? In this novel of astonishing scope & grandeur Leo Tolstoy the great master of Russian literature charts the course of the human heart. ...

Leo Tolstoys tragic Russian love story Anna Karenina" is now the subject of a major new film adaptation from director Joe Wright (" Atonement Pride & Prejudice"). Starring Keira Knightley ("A Dangerous Method") as " Anna Karenina" Jude Law (" Sherlock Holmes") as her husband Alexei Aaron Johnson (" Nowhere Boy") as Count Vronsky & also starring Matthew Mc Fadyen Andrea Riseborough & Kelly Macdonald this dazzling production of " Anna Karenina" has been adapted for the screen by legendary playwright Tom Stoppard. This " Penguin Classics Edition" is translated by award-winning duo Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky. Anna Karenina seems to have everything
- beauty wealth popularity & an adored son. But she feels that her life is empty until the moment she encounters the impetuous officer Count Vronsky. Their subsequent affair scandalizes society & family alike & soon brings jealousy & bitterness in its wake. Contrasting with this tale of love & self-destruction is the vividly observed story of Konstantin Levin a man striving to find contentment & meaning to his life
- & also a self-portrait of Tolstoy himself. Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) spent his youth in wasteful idleness until 1851 when he travelled to the Caucasus & joined the army fighting in the Crimean war. After marrying in 1862 Tolstoy settled down managing his estates & writing two of his best-known novels " War & Peace (1869)" & " Anna Karenina (1878)". "A Confession" (1879-82) marked a spiritual crisis in his life & in 1901 he was excommunicated by the Russian Holy Synod. " William Faulkner its said was once asked to name the three best novels ever. He replied: " Anna Karenina Anna Karenina Anna Karenina." If you dont recall why rush to buy a fine new translation by Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky." (Boyd Tonkin " Independent")."

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Tolstoys story of one womans fate is brought powerfully to life in this BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation starring Teresa Gallagher & Toby Stephens. Anna Karenina enjoys a privileged & aristrocratic lifestyle as the wife of influential government official Alexy Karenin. Yet their ten-year marriage is devoid of tenderness & when Anna falls in love with the handsome Count Vronsky they embark upon a deep & passionate affair... Reflecting the social conditions of the era in which it was written Tolstoys masterpiece sets a doomed love story against a harsh & unforgiving backdrop. ...

Against a brilliantly observed background of life in the Staffordshire Potteries Anna Of The Five Towns" is both a novel about a gossipy myopic savage community & at its heart a young girl dominated by her miserly father. Bennett's portrait of Anna as a spirited subtle complex modern woman makes this book as absorbing & moving today as when it was first written." ...

10 new recipes in this updated edition of Anna Richardson's BODY BLITZ. Get ready for summer! Anna Richardson was a self-confessed serial dieter. You name it she tried the diet. & failed. Perhaps there was some weight loss to begin with but the pounds would always creep back on & maybe a few more besides. & then something incredible happened. Anna discovered the simple secret to sustained weight loss. Using five food rules she lost two stone & kept the pounds & inches off. ANNA RICHARDSON'S BODY BLITZ DIET is Anna's easy-to-follow plan that guarantees up to 7lbs weight loss in fourteen days. This new edition of her best selling diet book

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Annabel Karmel is known & trusted by millions of parents for her unrivalled advice on feeding babies & children. In association with Great Ormond Street Hospital she puts her wide expertise & knowledge to use in a broader parenting arena providing a comprehensive planner for you & your baby. Divided into clear easy-to-find sections for pregnancy 0-3 months 4-6 months 7-9 months & 10-12 months Complete First Year Planner provides your optimum diet for pregnancy & ensures a healthy happy stress-free first year for you & your baby. With clear charts & tip boxes throughout this is the book no parent can be without; packed with essential at-a-glance planners indispensable advice on feeding & superb recipes crucial information on the practicalities effective techniques to deal with crying & sleeping & easy methods to encourage your childs development. ...

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Are you serving the same old meals to your family week in week out? Do you find yourself staring at the contents of your fridge hoping for inspiration? Do you long for recipes that are quick stress-free healthy & tasty? If so help is at hand from Annabel Karmel bestselling author & leading authority on food for children. The Complete Family Meal Planner (previously available as Favourite Family Recipes) is packed with over 150 mouth-watering recipes for both children & adults to enjoy plus essential tips on nutrition time-saving & planning ahead including menu plans shopping lists & advice on stocking the larder & freezer meals for all occasions from nourishing breakfasts to teatime treats tasty low-fat recipes tempting imaginative suggestions for school lunchboxes food that is fun for children to make & family suppers that double up as delicious dinner party ideas. So put the joy back into everyday cooking with this essential collection of tried-&-tested recipes. ...