02687cam a22003733u 4500 689 UtSlPG 20260610133034.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-18 The Kreutzer Sonata — Ivan the Fool — A Lost Opportunity — Polikushka — The Candle Judith Boss "The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories" by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of narratives written during the late 19th century. The titular story, "The Kreutzer Sonata," presents a dialogue that dives deep into themes of love, marriage, and morality, primarily through the experiences and musings of the character Posdnicheff, who reveals his tumultuous relationship with his wife. This collection not only explores individual tales but also reflects Tolstoy's profound philosophical and social critiques of the institution of marriage and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of "The Kreutzer Sonata," the protagonist is introduced during a train journey, where various passengers engage in an intense conversation about love and marriage. The atmosphere is charged with differing opinions, particularly between a loquacious lawyer and a cynical merchant, who assert traditional views on gender roles within marriage. The somber undertone of Posdnicheff’s initial silence hints at his troubled past and foreshadows a harrowing tale of jealousy, betrayal, and existential despair. As conversations unfold, they lead to disturbing revelations about marital discontent, which become the basis for Posdnicheff’s own tragic narrative about love and its disillusionment. This opening effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Tolstoy's stark observations on human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Murder -- Fiction Jealousy -- Fiction Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Translations into English Tucker, Benjamin Ricketson, 1854-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/689 42810 42810