Publisher's Synopsis
The Kreutzer Sonata is a novella written by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1889. The story is narrated by a man named Pozdnyshev, who is on a train journey and begins to tell his fellow passengers the story of his life. Pozdnyshev recounts the events that led to him murdering his wife, including his jealousy and suspicion of her relationship with a musician who played the Kreutzer Sonata. The novella explores themes of love, jealousy, marriage, and the role of women in society. Tolstoy's portrayal of marriage is bleak, with Pozdnyshev describing it as a prison and a form of slavery. He also criticizes society's double standards when it comes to sexual morality, particularly in regards to women. The Kreutzer Sonata was controversial upon its release, with some critics accusing Tolstoy of promoting celibacy and condemning all sexual desire. However, the novella remains a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and debated.THIS 188 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417923210.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
