Anna Karenina

Regarded as a masterpiece, this novel was serialized in The Russian Messenger between 1873 and 1877. Renowned authors like Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Vladimir Nabokov praised its artistic perfection and the enchanting quality of Tolstoy's writing. William Faulkner even hailed it as the greatest novel ever written, highlighting its enduring impact on literature and its profound exploration of human emotions and societal norms.