The provided text consists of excerpts from Lev Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, a renowned Russian novel. These selections offer a glimpse into the complex lives and relationships of various characters, including Anna herself, her husband Karenin, her lover Vronsky, and other prominent figures like Levin and Oblonsky. The passages explore themes of love, infidelity, societal expectations, family dynamics, and personal struggles within 19th-century Russian aristocracy. Furthermore, the text includes critical commentary on Tolstoy's work by authors Vladimir Nabokov and Orhan Pamuk, alongside biographical information about Tolstoy's life and literary career.

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