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The Kreutzer Sonata and other stories (riverrun editions)

By Leo Tolstoy
Series: riverrun editions
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The Kreutzer Sonata and other stories (riverrun editions) by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of thought-provoking tales where the title story delves into themes of love, jealousy, and madness through a man's passionate monologue about his marriage. Other stories in the collection explore human nature, moral dilemmas, and the impact of societal norms on personal relationships, revealing Tolstoy's exploration of the darker and more complex sides of human experience.
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You might enjoy this collection of stories by Leo Tolstoy if you appreciate introspective and philosophical narratives that delve into human nature and morality. With his characteristic depth, Tolstoy explores complex themes such as love, marriage, and the consequences of jealousy and obsession, offering a thought-provoking read for fans of classic literature.

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The Kreutzer Sonata and other stories (riverrun editions)

This collection forms part of a three-volume edition of Tolstoy's shorter fiction, selected and with a preface by Sharon Cameron, and translated by his friends Louise and Aylmer Maude.

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"How truth thickens and deepens when it migrates from didactic fable to the raw experience of a visceral awakening is one of the thrills of Tolstoy's stories."

Sharon Cameron in her preface to The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories

This second volume of Tolstoy's shorter fiction, selected by the critic Sharon Cameron, contains 'Family Happiness', 'The Devil', and The Kreutzer Sonata, three of Tolstoy's unhappy-marriage stories. It also includes 'Father Sergius', a story of a loss of identity in an ambitious pursuit of holy virtue, and 'Master and Man'.

Tolstoy's antidotes to delusion, fear, jealousy, and even madness have an ethical thread pulled through the fabric of different themes and genres.

This riverrun edition reissues the translation of Louise and Aylmer Maude, whose influential versions of Tolstoy first brought his work to a wide readership in English.

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The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy is generally praised for its exploration of complex human emotions and moral dilemmas. Readers appreciate the depth of Tolstoy’s character development and his ability to delve into themes of jealousy, love, and the human condition. The stories are often described as intense and thought-provoking, offering a deep reflection on societal norms and personal values. However, some might find the narrative style and themes challenging, reflecting the period's moral and philosophical context.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529410532

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: riverrun

Contributors:

  • Translated by Aylmer Maude
  • Translated by Louise Maude
  • Contributions by Sharon Cameron

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world's greatest novelists.

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