Set in 19th-century Russia, this novel revolves around the life of Anna Karenina, a high-society woman who, dissatisfied with her loveless marriage, embarks on a passionate affair with a charming officer named Count Vronsky. This scandalous affair leads to her social downfall, while parallel to this, the novel also explores the rural life and struggles of Levin, a landowner who seeks the meaning of life and true happiness. The book explores themes such as love, marriage, fidelity, societal norms, and the human quest for happiness.

Set in the backdrop of the Napoleonic era, the novel presents a panorama of Russian society and its descent into the chaos of war. It follows the interconnected lives of five aristocratic families, their struggles, romances, and personal journeys through the tumultuous period of history. The narrative explores themes of love, war, and the meaning of life, as it weaves together historical events with the personal stories of its characters.

"Eugene Onegin" is a classic Russian novel in verse that tells the story of a sophisticated and cynical young man, Eugene Onegin, who moves from the city to the country following the death of his uncle. Throughout the novel, Onegin engages in a series of interactions with other characters, including Tatyana, a young country woman who falls in love with him. Despite her sincere love, Onegin rejects Tatyana, leading to a tragic duel with his friend Lensky. The novel is renowned for its exploration of Russian society, love, and the human experience.

This classic Russian novel explores the intense and passionate first love of a 16-year-old boy named Vladimir. While staying at his family's country estate, he becomes infatuated with a 21-year-old princess named Zinaida. Despite her engagement to another man, Vladimir's youthful ardor and naivety lead him to believe he can win her love. The story is a poignant examination of unrequited love, youthful idealism, and the painful transition into adulthood.

The narrative revolves around a tragic love story between Liza, a simple and innocent Russian peasant girl, and Erast, a nobleman with fickle affections. Liza falls deeply in love with Erast, who initially reciprocates her feelings but eventually abandons her for a life in the city and the pursuit of wealth and social status. Liza, heartbroken and unable to reconcile with her loss, ultimately drowns herself in despair. The story serves as a poignant exploration of the societal divide between the peasantry and the nobility, the destructive power of unrequited love, and the clash between traditional rural life and the encroaching influence of modernity.

The novel revolves around the life of a Russian nobleman who returns to his family estate after an extended absence. He finds himself entangled in the complex web of rural society, struggling with his own existential discontent and the changing social landscape of mid-19th century Russia. As he develops a tumultuous relationship with a captivating neighbor, the protagonist is forced to confront his own ideals, desires, and the harsh realities of serfdom that surround him. The narrative delves into themes of love, class, and the search for meaning, set against the backdrop of the Russian countryside with its rich descriptions and social critique.

This novel intertwines two parallel narratives, one set in the 13th century and one in the modern day. The contemporary story follows a discontented American housewife who, while working as a reader for a literary agency, comes across a novel about the 13th-century poet Rumi and his spiritual mentor, Shams of Tabriz. As she delves into their story, she uncovers Shams' forty rules of love and begins to question her own life and relationships. The historical narrative, on the other hand, explores the transformative friendship between Rumi and Shams, and how their bond revolutionized Rumi's poetry and outlook on life.

This novel delves into the obsessive love of Kemal, a wealthy Istanbulite, for Füsun, a distant relative and a shopgirl, which begins in 1975 and spans over 30 years. After a brief affair, Füsun marries another man, but Kemal's love remains unyielding. He starts collecting objects that remind him of his love for her, eventually creating a museum dedicated to their relationship. Set against the backdrop of Istanbul's changing society, the story explores themes of love, longing, class, and the power of memory, as Kemal's life becomes a testament to his unattainable desire, encapsulated within the walls of his museum.