Publisher's Synopsis
The Power of Darkness is a play written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around the life of a peasant family living in rural Russia during the late 19th century. The main character, Mitrich, is a hardworking farmer who marries a young woman named Anisya. However, their happy life is soon disrupted when Anisya's mother, Marfa, arrives and manipulates the couple into committing a series of heinous crimes. As the story progresses, the characters' moral compasses are tested as they struggle to come to terms with their actions. Tolstoy uses the play to explore themes of greed, lust, and the corrupting influence of power. The Power of Darkness is a powerful and thought-provoking work that showcases Tolstoy's skill as a writer and his ability to delve into the darker aspects of human nature.THIS 108 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Dramatic Works of Leo Tolstoy, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417923202.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.
