Fruits of Culture

Fruits of Culture

Aylmer Maude / Leo graf Tolstoy / Louise Maude

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Editorial:
Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781023151405
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Leo Tolstoy’s 'Fruits of Culture' offers a fascinating glimpse into Russian peasant life through the lens of social satire and family conflict. This enduring drama, originally written in Russian, explores the tensions between tradition and modernity. Through incisive dialogue and compelling characters, Tolstoy critiques societal norms and exposes the complexities of human relationships.A powerful example of Russian drama, 'Fruits of Culture' showcases Tolstoy’s masterful storytelling and his keen observations of the human condition. Exploring themes relevant across cultures and generations, this play provides a unique perspective on familial dynamics and the clash between different worldviews. This carefully prepared print edition invites readers to experience the timeless appeal of Tolstoy’s work, presented in a clear and accessible translation. A significant contribution to European drama, this play continues to resonate with its sharp wit and profound insights.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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