Publisher's Synopsis
Three Tolstoy Plays is a collection of three plays written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The plays included in this book are Redemption, The Power of Darkness, and Fruits of Culture. Redemption is a story of a wealthy landowner who seeks redemption for his past sins by helping a young woman who is being mistreated by her husband. The Power of Darkness is a dark and intense drama that explores the themes of greed, lust, and betrayal. It follows the story of a peasant family torn apart by the actions of a manipulative and cruel mother-in-law. Fruits of Culture is a satirical play that critiques the hypocrisy and superficiality of the Russian aristocracy. It follows the story of a wealthy merchant who tries to fit in with the upper classes by hosting a dinner party, but his guests end up revealing their true selves and exposing their flaws. Overall, Three Tolstoy Plays offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers in history and showcases Tolstoy's versatility as a playwright. The plays are thought-provoking, emotionally charged, and showcase Tolstoy's mastery of character development and storytelling.1910. Russian author, considered one of the greatest of all novelists. Tolstoy's major works include War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Contents: Redemption; The Power of Darkness; and Fruits of Culture. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
