The Dramatic Works of Leo Tolstoy - Leo Tolstoy - Bog

The Dramatic Works of Leo Tolstoy is a collection of plays written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The book includes five plays: The Power of Darkness, The Fruits of Culture, The First Distiller, The Live Corpse, and Redemption. Each of these plays explores different themes and topics, from the destructive power of greed and the importance of forgiveness to the struggle for personal redemption and the complexities of love and marriage. Tolstoy's writing is characterized by its depth and complexity, and his plays are no exception. The Power of Darkness, for example, is a dark and disturbing drama that explores the destructive power of greed and the consequences of sin. The Fruits of Culture, on the other hand, is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the hypocrisy and superficiality of high society. Overall, The Dramatic Works of Leo Tolstoy is a must-read for fans of Tolstoy's writing, as well as anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience through the medium of drama.1923. Russian author, considered one of the greatest of all novelists. Tolstoy's major works include War and Peace and Anna Karenina. This volume contains, in addition to the two dramas, The Power of Darkness and The Fruits of Enlightenment, published in the lifetime of Tolstoy, two other complete Plays-The Live Corpse (known as The Man Who Was Dead and presented with success on the Stage under the title of Redemption) and two unfinished pieces, The Light Shines in the Darkness and The First Distiller, as well as a series of twenty-one sketches, for the most part in the form of dialogues, under the collective head-The Wisdom of Children. 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.