The Cause of it All: A Play in Two Acts
By Leo Tolstoy
Length30m
About this audiobook
This intense drama explores the domestic fallout of alcoholism and the ethical dilemmas faced by a rural family struggling to maintain their dignity. The play serves as a stark commentary on how social vices can tear apart the lives of the most vulnerable members of society.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (83)
Includes Goodreads
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ACT I
2ACT II
3End.
4IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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