Mood
Anna Karenina
by Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina: Mood 1 key example

Definition of Mood

The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect of a piece of writing... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes... read full definition
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is grand but contemplative. Much of the novel deals with grand soirées, exclusive drawing rooms, and aristocratic events, such as the horse race and the French opera. The characters live in the confines of societal grandeur, where they waltz at balls and gossip at salons.