The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Six realist dramas of 19th-century Russia on conscience, society, and faithBy Leo Tolstoy
Length23h 18m
About this audiobook
This annotated collection gathers Tolstoy's dramatic writings in six unabridged translations by Louise and Aylmer Maude, rendering with clarity the moral urgency and social observation that distinguish his theatre. From the peasant tragedy of The Power of Darkness to the satirical comedy Fruits of Culture and the searching spiritual conflicts of his later plays, Tolstoy's drama rejects decorative theatricality in favor of ethical confrontation. Situated between Russian realism, folk moral drama, and modern social critique, these works expose hypocrisy, violence, class vanity, and the torment of conscience. Leo Tolstoy, already renowned for War and Peace and Anna Karenina, turned increasingly toward religious, social, and philosophical questions after his spiritual crisis of the late 1870s. His interest in nonviolence, Christian anarchism, peasant life, and the falsity of institutional power deeply informs these plays. The Maudes, trusted translators and intimate interpreters of Tolstoy's thought, preserve both the plain force of his language and the seriousness of his moral vision. This volume is highly recommended for readers of Russian literature, theatre history, and ethical drama. It offers not merely a supplement to Tolstoy's fiction, but an essential encounter with his mature artistic conscience.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length23 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 5)
2Introduction
11The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 6)
3Author Biography
12The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 7)
4Historical Context
13The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 8)
5Synopsis (Selection)
14The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 9)
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6The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 1)
15Analysis
7The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 2)
16Reflection
8The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 3)
17Memorable Quotes
9The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated) (pt. 4)
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