Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:18:18 -0400 en-us © 2026 Pensive Oasis yes de35a3b1-6ea5-5426-8998-2c26cb0a97fb Abigail episodic false This podcast is a gentle pause, where we explore good books and rich ideas with curiosity and care, taking time to see what lies beneath the surface.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Abigail https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m91m44gi9mgwz6iyckv8bs3jvoah?.jpg [Love in Hidden Hues] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is often considered to be among the greatest works of world literature. On the surface, it’s often summed up as the story of an unfaithful woman who meets a tragic end, but that description barely scratches the surface of what this book holds. I used to see Anna as the root of all tragedy, caused by her own selfish decision. Yet after revisiting the book, my view has shifted. Perhaps she is not simply "the" culprit. There’s something more layered and human going on in this story of a love triangle. 

]]> Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is often considered to be among the greatest works of world literature. On the surface, it’s often summed up as the story of an unfaithful woman who meets a tragic end, but that description barely scratches the surface of what this book holds. I used to see Anna as the root of all tragedy, caused by her own selfish decision. Yet after revisiting the book, my view has shifted. Perhaps she is not simply "the" culprit. There’s something more layered and human going on in this story of a love triangle. 

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