Vanity

By Leo Tolstoy

Book Overview

Vanity is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The book is set in Moscow during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Anna Pavlovna, who is consumed by her own vanity and desire for wealth and status. Anna is a beautiful and charming woman who believes that her looks and social status are the most important things in life. She is married to a wealthy and influential man, but she is dissatisfied with her life and constantly seeks attention and admiration from others. As the story progresses, Anna's obsession with her own vanity leads to a series of events that have disastrous consequences for her and those around her. She becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a young army officer, which threatens to destroy her marriage and reputation. Throughout the novel, Tolstoy explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the dangers of vanity and selfishness. He presents a scathing critique of the shallow and materialistic society of his time, and highlights the importance of living a life based on moral principles and true values. Vanity is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that continues to resonate with readers today. Tolstoy's vivid characters and insightful commentary on human nature make it a timeless classic of Russian literature.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pathway of Life: Teaching Love and Wisdom, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766106616.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116281697X
• ISBN13: 9781162816975
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"