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Publication of The Kreutzer Sonata in 1889 was a significant intellectual event worldwide. Censored in Russia, it set off an explosive debate in Europe, America, and Asia on matters relating to sexual abstinence and the hypocrisy of marriage. The novella emphasizes Tolstoy's controversial view on sexuality, which asserts that physical desire is an obstacle to relations between men and women and may result in tragedy. The Kreutzer Sonata has been recognized as among the best examples of Tolstoy's art of storytelling.(Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)

Kreutzer Sonata, The by Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910‪)‬ LibriVox

    • Arts

Publication of The Kreutzer Sonata in 1889 was a significant intellectual event worldwide. Censored in Russia, it set off an explosive debate in Europe, America, and Asia on matters relating to sexual abstinence and the hypocrisy of marriage. The novella emphasizes Tolstoy's controversial view on sexuality, which asserts that physical desire is an obstacle to relations between men and women and may result in tragedy. The Kreutzer Sonata has been recognized as among the best examples of Tolstoy's art of storytelling.(Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)

    Chapter 01

    Chapter 01

    • 12 min
    Chapter 02

    Chapter 02

    • 10 min
    Chapter 03

    Chapter 03

    • 2 min
    Chapter 04

    Chapter 04

    • 4 min
    Chapter 05

    Chapter 05

    • 6 min
    Chapter 06

    Chapter 06

    • 8 min

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