The Live Corpse

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

Contributor:

Maude, Aylmer, 1858-1938

Maude, Louise, 1855-1939

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Live Corpse" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a play written in the late 19th century. This poignant drama unfolds the complexities of marital relationships, love, and personal redemption through the lives of Fédya Protásov and his family. As the central figure, Fédya grapples with the aftermath of his life choices, particularly as his wife, Lisa, seeks comfort and love in the presence of others. The tensions between personal desires and moral obligations drive the narrative, promising an exploration of love's transformative power amidst despair. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a range of characters, including Fédya's wife, Lisa, and her supportive mother, Anna Pávlovna, who grapples with their family's struggles and Lisa's emotional turmoil. The discussions surrounding Fédya's alcoholism and irresponsibility reveal the growing rift in their marriage. Lisa's attempts to reconcile her love for Fédya while harboring feelings for another man, Victor Karénin, showcase her internal conflict. The interplay between despair and hope sets the stage for a tale that delves into the depths of human emotion, ultimately leading to Fédya's decision to release Lisa from their troubled union, hinting at the profound consequences of love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Bryan Ness, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Living_Corpse

Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-09-20