Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina Reading Group [Durham, NC]

from $25.00

**This course is in-person only. There is no virtual component. Participants must be age 21+

Full Tuition: $280 — Sliding-scale tuition options are available in the drop-down enrollment menu for you to self-select. To pay in installments, choose to pay with PayPal or Klarna at check out.

It’s ambitious to read one of the big books of Russian literature in four meetings, but we’re going to try! Anna Karenina is a triumph of both form and content, exploring the tragedies of love and marriage in a rapidly changing Russia. The serfs are gaining their land, the aristocracy is in crisis, and Anna is in love with someone who is not her husband. Together, we’ll examine the important cultural and political content, as well as the literary devices and style, that will help you understand this classic novel. You can read any version of the novel you’d like. It is divided into 8 sections, and we’ll read 2 of the sections before the first meeting. So go ahead and get a copy of the book as soon as you sign up!

From the publisher: Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina remains one of the most acclaimed and influential novels ever written. First published in installments from 1873 to 1877, this sweeping tale of passion, marriage, betrayal, and sacrifice in late 19th-century Russian society is renowned for its complex characters, profound themes, and insightful exploration of human nature. Centered on the tragic affair between the married Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky, the novel weaves together multiple plotlines to create a rich tapestry of love, family, faith, and infidelity against a backdrop of social change. Tolstoy’s epic love story is also known for its frequently quoted opening line—”All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

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The Fine Print:

Gift certificates may only be redeemed at the full tuition tier.

SLIDING SCALE TUITION

Full tuition is the cost per-student of running the class. If you choose a tier below full tuition, you are receiving a discount. If you choose to make a donation in addition to full tuition, you are helping to cover the cost for students who are not able to pay the full amount.

The mid-level tier is a discounted rate for people whose household income is at or above living wage but who have limited discretionary income.

The low-level tier and the full-scholarship tier are for people whose household income is below living wage or who need extra assistance to meet their needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Through our fundraising efforts, we are able to offer three full scholarships per class. The full-scholarship tier is a nonrefundable offering. Each student may only take one full-scholarship class at a time. Because our scholarship funding is limited, if a student selects multiple overlapping classes at the full-scholarship level, they will be disenrolled from all classes.

All sliding-scale and scholarship needs are self-assessed, and we will never request or require proof of need.

Please see our FAQ for more information, including installment plans, refund policy, and sick and inclement weather policy.

Sliding-Scale Tuition:

**This course is in-person only. There is no virtual component. Participants must be age 21+

Full Tuition: $280 — Sliding-scale tuition options are available in the drop-down enrollment menu for you to self-select. To pay in installments, choose to pay with PayPal or Klarna at check out.

It’s ambitious to read one of the big books of Russian literature in four meetings, but we’re going to try! Anna Karenina is a triumph of both form and content, exploring the tragedies of love and marriage in a rapidly changing Russia. The serfs are gaining their land, the aristocracy is in crisis, and Anna is in love with someone who is not her husband. Together, we’ll examine the important cultural and political content, as well as the literary devices and style, that will help you understand this classic novel. You can read any version of the novel you’d like. It is divided into 8 sections, and we’ll read 2 of the sections before the first meeting. So go ahead and get a copy of the book as soon as you sign up!

From the publisher: Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina remains one of the most acclaimed and influential novels ever written. First published in installments from 1873 to 1877, this sweeping tale of passion, marriage, betrayal, and sacrifice in late 19th-century Russian society is renowned for its complex characters, profound themes, and insightful exploration of human nature. Centered on the tragic affair between the married Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky, the novel weaves together multiple plotlines to create a rich tapestry of love, family, faith, and infidelity against a backdrop of social change. Tolstoy’s epic love story is also known for its frequently quoted opening line—”All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

—

The Fine Print:

Gift certificates may only be redeemed at the full tuition tier.

SLIDING SCALE TUITION

Full tuition is the cost per-student of running the class. If you choose a tier below full tuition, you are receiving a discount. If you choose to make a donation in addition to full tuition, you are helping to cover the cost for students who are not able to pay the full amount.

The mid-level tier is a discounted rate for people whose household income is at or above living wage but who have limited discretionary income.

The low-level tier and the full-scholarship tier are for people whose household income is below living wage or who need extra assistance to meet their needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Through our fundraising efforts, we are able to offer three full scholarships per class. The full-scholarship tier is a nonrefundable offering. Each student may only take one full-scholarship class at a time. Because our scholarship funding is limited, if a student selects multiple overlapping classes at the full-scholarship level, they will be disenrolled from all classes.

All sliding-scale and scholarship needs are self-assessed, and we will never request or require proof of need.

Please see our FAQ for more information, including installment plans, refund policy, and sick and inclement weather policy.