The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories by graf Leo Tolstoy

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Author Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910
Translator Tucker, Benjamin Ricketson, 1854-1939
Title The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Kreutzer Sonata — Ivan the Fool — A Lost Opportunity — Polikushka — The Candle
Credits Judith Boss
Summary "The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories" by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of narratives written during the late 19th century. The titular story, "The Kreutzer Sonata," presents a dialogue that dives deep into themes of love, marriage, and morality, primarily through the experiences and musings of the character Posdnicheff, who reveals his tumultuous relationship with his wife. This collection not only explores individual tales but also reflects Tolstoy's profound philosophical and social critiques of the institution of marriage and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of "The Kreutzer Sonata," the protagonist is introduced during a train journey, where various passengers engage in an intense conversation about love and marriage. The atmosphere is charged with differing opinions, particularly between a loquacious lawyer and a cynical merchant, who assert traditional views on gender roles within marriage. The somber undertone of Posdnicheff’s initial silence hints at his troubled past and foreshadows a harrowing tale of jealousy, betrayal, and existential despair. As conversations unfold, they lead to disturbing revelations about marital discontent, which become the basis for Posdnicheff’s own tragic narrative about love and its disillusionment. This opening effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Tolstoy's stark observations on human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Fiction
Subject Jealousy -- Fiction
Subject Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 689
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 20, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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