"Anna Karenina, 2. Band" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a novel first published in book form in 1878. This monumental work explores themes of betrayal, faith, family, and marriage in Imperial Russian society. The story centers on Anna's scandalous extramarital affair with cavalry officer Count Vronsky, forcing them to flee to Italy before returning to Russia where their lives unravel. A parallel narrative follows Konstantin Levin, a landowner pursuing marriage and struggling with faith, creating a rich tapestry of Russian life during Alexander II's liberal reforms.