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 6m
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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.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length23 hrs 6 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated)
26ACT IV
2Introduction
27ACT V
3Author Biography
28ACT VI
4Historical Context
29Fruits of Culture
5Synopsis (Selection)
30CHARACTERS
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6The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy – 6 Unabridged Maude Translations (Annotated)
31ACT I
7Introduction
32ACT II
8Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography
33ACT III
9“Tolstoy the Artist” and “Tolstoy the Preacher”
34ACT IV
10TOLSTOY THE ARTIST.
35The Live Corpse
11TOLSTOY THE PREACHER.
36CHARACTERS
12“Count Tolstoi and the Public Censor”
37ACT I
13Plays
38ACT II
14The Power of Darkness
39ACT III
15CHARACTERS
40ACT IV
16ACT I
41ACT V
17ACT II
42ACT VI
18ACT III
43The Cause of it All
19ACT IV
44CHARACTERS
20ACT V
45ACT I
21The First Distiller
46ACT II
22CHARACTERS
47The Light Shines in Darkness
23ACT I
48CHARACTERS
24ACT II
49ACT I
25ACT III
50ACT II
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