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标题：Anna Karenina
作者：Jacqueline Edwards
期刊名称：Kliatt
印刷版ISSN：1065-8602
出版年度：2005
卷号：Nov 2005
出版社：Kliatt

Anna Karenina

Jacqueline Edwards

ANNA KARENINA. Leo Tolstoy. 2004. Read by Flo Gibson. 24 tapes. 36.5 hrs. Audiobook Contractors. 1-55685-754-3. $95.90. Vinyl; plot notes. SA

In this classic literary work, Anna, the star of aristocratic 19th-century Russian society, falls in love with the dashing Count Vronsky. Their social set would have smiled at a discreet sexual liaison, but love is an unforgivable social sin. Tolstoy's grand tragedy is played out in counterpoint to the love story of Levin and Kitty and against the backdrop of luxurious Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as the simple life of the country peasant. Karenina raises questions about what an honorable or meaningful life is and how to live in a hypocritical world. Religion and suicide are important themes.

Once again, Gibson brings to life a great work of literature with clarity--especially valuable for the long Russian names, good pacing and her distinctive textured voice, a familiar and comfortable friend. Jacqueline Edwards, Bedford, MA