Anna Karenina, Part 3, Chapter 2 summary
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In Chapter 2, Konstantin Levin takes Sergey Ivanovitch Koznishev fishing, but thoughts of haymaking occupy him while his brother enjoys conversation and the scenery. Their outing reveals contrasting responses to the countryside: Sergey delights in describing its beauty, while Levin concentrates on the work it demands.
What happens
- After Agafea Mihalovna injures her wrist, a visiting doctor discusses local affairs with Sergey Ivanovitch, leaving him eager for conversation and fishing.
- Levin drives his brother through the woods, listening reluctantly to his praise of nature while checking the progress of farm work.
- Sergey asks to ride through the wet meadow, and Levin complies despite disliking the damage to his grass.
- Levin meets Fomitch, who describes recovering escaped bees and discusses mowing customs and uncertain weather.
- Levin wants to return and arrange mowers for the next day, but Sergey wants to remain beside the river.
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