The Kreutzer Sonata: A Play in Four Acts (1907)

The Kreutzer Sonata is a play in four acts, written by Jacob Gordin and first published in 1907. The play is based on Leo Tolstoy's novella of the same name, and explores themes of love, jealousy, and the destructive nature of passion.The story follows the character of Pozdnyshev, who is on a train journey with a stranger. He begins to tell the stranger the story of his life, and in particular, his marriage to his wife, who he believes has been unfaithful to him. Pozdnyshev becomes consumed by jealousy and rage, which ultimately leads him to commit a terrible crime.The play is set in Russia in the late 19th century and is a powerful exploration of the complexities of human relationships. It delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of unchecked emotions.Gordin's adaptation of Tolstoy's novella was highly successful and became one of the most popular plays in the Yiddish theater. It has been translated into many languages and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times. The Kreutzer Sonata remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to captivate and challenge readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.