Anna Karenina, Part 3, Chapter 9 summary
Part 3, Chapter 9 of 239 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 9, Levin meets Darya Alexandrovna and her children, offers practical help, and enjoys the family warmth that matches his own dreams. When she mentions Kitty’s summer visit, he turns to dairy farming to protect his hard-won peace, although he longs to hear more and Darya Alexandrovna wants to discuss her.
What happens
- Darya Alexandrovna meets Levin while returning home with her children and learns that Stiva asks him to help her.
- Levin senses her discomfort about her husband passing household responsibilities to others and offers help tactfully.
- The children welcome Levin, who races with them, carries Lily, and entertains the family.
- After dinner, Darya Alexandrovna tells Levin that Kitty plans to spend the summer with her.
- Levin redirects the conversation to cows and feeding, while Darya Alexandrovna remains eager to discuss Kitty.
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Why does Levin begin explaining dairy farming after Kitty is mentioned?
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