Three Tolstoy Plays

Three Tolstoy Plays

Leo Tolstoy

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781417917709
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Three Tolstoy Plays is a collection of three plays written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The first play, Redemption, tells the story of a wealthy landowner who seeks redemption for his past sins by helping a group of peasants. The second play, The Power of Darkness, explores the dark side of human nature through the story of a family torn apart by greed, jealousy, and betrayal. The third play, Fruits of Culture, is a satirical comedy that critiques the hypocrisy and superficiality of high society. Each play offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for moral and spiritual growth. Tolstoy’s masterful storytelling and insightful commentary make this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and drama.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.

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