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Tolstoy, Leo, graf
1828
1910
Толстой, Лев Николаевич
Tolstoi, Leo
Tolstoy, Lev N.
Tolstoï, Léon
Tolstoy, Graf Leo
Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevič
Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevic
Redemption and two other plays
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Living_Corpse
Introduction by Arthur Hopkins -- Redemption -- The Power of Darkness -- Fruits of Culture
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"Redemption and Two Other Plays" by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of three dramatic works written in the late 19th century. This anthology focuses on human morality, spiritual searches, and the complexities of personal relationships, reflecting Tolstoy's thematic concerns about redemption, societal conventions, and the quest for true happiness. One of the main characters, Fédya, embodies a struggle between his inner turmoil and the pursuit of true love, exemplifying the deep moral dilemmas faced by individuals. At the start of "Redemption," we are introduced to a tense family dynamic involving Lisa, her mother Anna Pávlovna, and her younger sister Sasha, as they discuss Lisa's troubled marriage to Fédya. The scene reveals Lisa's emotional conflict over her decision to separate from her husband, who has been described as a drunkard and a gambler, while also highlighting the pressure from her mother to assert her right to happiness. The opening sets the stage for exploring themes of love, loneliness, and the societal expectations surrounding marriage, as Lisa struggles with the choices she must make regarding her future and the possibility of reconciling with Fédya or moving on with another man, Victor Karénin. The characters’ dialogue illustrates their complex emotions and conflicting values, hinting at deeper explorations of redemption and moral integrity that follow in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Russian drama -- Translations into English
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Russian Literature
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