Anna Karenina Part 2 Chapter 17

In which Konstantin Levin returns from the country to find his spirits troubled not only by business concerns but also by the complex emotions stirred by recent personal events, seeking solace in the company of Stepan Arkadyevitch. The two friends engage in a candid conversation touching upon honour, social standing, and the subtle wounds inflicted by love and society, revealing the quiet struggles beneath the daily routines of their lives.