Anna Karenina Book Notes Summary

Now that Anna is dead, the story has come to its close. The final section deals with political issues facing Russia as a whole (originally, Tolstoy's publisher decided not to publish this final part of the book, since its political message was so controversial). The final part is summarized in a section called "What Happened to Anna Karenina." It is an explanation of Tolstoy's feelings on humanity and nature. This section discusses Levin's survival and endurance, and his dedication to religion, presenting a hopeful future for Russia.