In which Levin, amidst gentle conversation with friends, is drawn to the quiet solemnity of his wife’s chamber, where the fragile presence of their newborn son subtly transforms his understanding of love and responsibility. Through tender moments filled with both wonder and unease, he confronts the unfamiliar depths of paternal feeling, mingled with apprehension and a reluctant joy.

In which Anna, restless and troubled, reflects upon her strained interactions with those around her, particularly pondering the complexities of her relationship with Vronsky and the elusive nature of the affection she desires. Their evening is marked by a tense dialogue filled with unspoken grievances and a mutual but unyielding obstinacy that threatens to unsettle the fragile harmony between them.

In which Levin, worn by restless nights and uneasy habits, finds himself waking to the quiet yet momentous signs of Kitty’s impending trial, marked by a tender mixture of courage and suffering that reveals the true depths of her soul. As the household springs into careful action and Levin’s thoughts turn to faith amid uncertainty, the world tightens around this winding path of new life and steadfast love.

In which Levin, moved by an encounter with Anna Arkadyevna and stirred by the complexities of social life, finds himself reflecting deeply upon the weight of his day's conversations and his own feelings. Returning home to his wife Kitty, he faces her sorrow and jealousy, and through long and earnest dialogue, they strive to mend the fragile harmony between them.

In which Levin is introduced to the varied company and leisurely amusements of a gentleman’s club, where the humour and camaraderie hint at deeper truths beneath the veneer of idle pursuits. His chance encounter with Stepan Arkadyevitch and Vronsky paves the way for social rapprochement, marked by a shared game and an invitation to an evening visit.

In which Levin accompanies Stepan Arkadyevitch to visit Anna, a woman of remarkable composure and quietly complex circumstance, whose life is marked by a dignified struggle between society’s strictures and her own inner resources. They enter her modest study, where Levin is struck by a portrait that captures her enchanting presence, and then meets in person a woman whose living beauty and subtle charm both resemble and transcend the image before him.

In which Levin visits Anna Arkadyevna and finds himself warmly welcomed into her lively and intelligent company, where art, education, and personal convictions are discussed with candour and spirited insight. Through their conversation, he perceives the complexity of her character—at once graceful, witty, and burdened with a poignant sincerity that evokes both admiration and compassion.

In which Levin attends a concert featuring a fantasia inspired by King Lear and struggles to comprehend the new, disjointed style of music, feeling both bewildered and wearied by the experience. Amidst the applause and discourse, he debates with a musical connoisseur on the nature of art and music, while also engaging with acquaintances on various worldly matters.

In which Levin navigates a social gathering at Countess Bola’s house with a mixture of awkwardness and detachment, engaging in trivial conversation that leaves him feeling somewhat out of place. Later, at a public meeting, he mingles with acquaintances and reflects on his own hesitant remarks, before returning home to the comfort of familiar faces.

In which Levin returns to a familiar Moscow club, where the comfortable routine and convivial company soothe him after a period of intellectual strain. Surrounded by acquaintances and the hum of spirited conversation, he partakes in light-hearted tales, good cheer, and camaraderie that momentarily lift the weight of the world.