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Anna Karenina, Part 2, Chapter 14 summary

Part 2, Chapter 14 of 239 · 7 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 14, Levin welcomes Stepan Arkadyevitch, shares his farming ideas over dinner, and sets out with him for shooting, grateful that his guest avoids discussing Kitty. Their warm companionship reveals a difference in outlook when Stepan Arkadyevitch celebrates a new romantic interest and Levin cannot share his enthusiasm.

What happens

  1. Levin briefly expects Nikolay, then joyfully recognizes Stepan Arkadyevitch, who comes to visit, shoot, and sell his forest.
  2. Stepan Arkadyevitch brings news of Sergey Ivanovitch’s intended summer visit but avoids mentioning Kitty.
  3. Levin shares his farming plans and book ideas, and the friends enjoy a substantial dinner.
  4. As they prepare for shooting, Stepan Arkadyevitch asks that the merchant Ryabinin wait for his return.
  5. During their drive, Levin wants news of Kitty but cannot bring himself to ask.
  6. Stepan Arkadyevitch describes a new romantic interest, whose appeal Levin cannot understand.

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What to notice

Levin presents himself as content while thinking of Kitty. His unasked questions expose a tension between this claim and his continuing distress.

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Why does Stepan Arkadyevitch expect Ryabinin to visit?

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