Anna Karenina, Part 5, Chapter 8 summary
Part 5, Chapter 8 of 239 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 8, Anna enjoys recovery and life abroad with Vronsky, setting aside thoughts of her husband and son while growing deeply attached to her lover. Vronsky finds that fulfilled desire does not bring lasting happiness, and he turns to painting to occupy his freedom and give his unsatisfied energies an outlet.
What happens
- Anna remembers her separation as a troubled dream and feels happy despite the harm to her husband.
- Her baby daughter absorbs her affection, while avoiding Russian ladies helps her escape social embarrassment.
- Anna adores Vronsky and appreciates his care, but fears losing his love.
- Vronsky grows bored with unrestricted life abroad and finds their circumstances limit his amusements.
- After trying politics and books, he takes up painting and produces a portrait of Anna that pleases its viewers.
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