who wrote anna karenina

The novel "Anna Karenina" was written by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published in book form in 1878, having been released in serial installments from 1875 to 1877. Tolstoy considered it his first true novel and it is regarded as one of the greatest works of literature. The story delves into themes of betrayal, family, marriage, and Russian society among others.