The Ostrovsky, Aleksandr Nikolaevich 1823-1886 creator Garnett, Constance 1861-1946 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Storm" by Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky is a drama written in 1859. Set against the backdrop of the Russian merchant class, this five-act play sparked fierce moral debate upon its premiere. The work centers on a character named Katerina, whose story divided critics and audiences alike. Some praised the "elemental poetic force" of her passionate nature, while others condemned the play's controversial scenes. Despite critical controversy, it achieved tremendous box office success and inspired numerous musical adaptations, including Janáček's opera "Káťa Kabanová." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Storm_(Ostrovsky) Release date is 2005-04-01 Produced by Eric Eldred, S.R.Ellison and the DP Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Russian drama -- Translations into English Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Drama PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7991 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7991 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133215.0 7991