Publisher's Synopsis
The Power of Darkness is a play written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around the lives of a peasant family living in rural Russia. The main character, Nikita, is a poor farmer who is married to Akulina and has a son named Mitrich. Nikita is an alcoholic and a womanizer, and his actions lead to the downfall of his family. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It also delves into the societal issues of the time, such as the mistreatment of women and the class divide between the wealthy landowners and the poor peasants. The Power of Darkness was first performed in 1886 and was met with controversy due to its graphic depiction of rape and infanticide. However, it is now regarded as one of Tolstoy's greatest works and a masterpiece of Russian literature. This edition of the play includes an introduction by the translator, Aylmer Maude, and a critical essay by Tolstoy himself. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or the works of Leo Tolstoy.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.
