Beyond the Affair: Understanding the Subtitle of Anna Karenina

As discussed in this Reddit thread , and by Benjamin McEvoy , Anna Karenina can feel "boring" if you aren't prepared, but it is deeply rewarding if you:

It is a common misconception that the book is strictly about Anna. As noted by Brian's Blog , the title is actually somewhat misleading.

The novel serves as an exploration of the "wages of sin" in a judgmental society.