The Light Shines in Darkness by graf Leo Tolstoy

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Author Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910
Translator Maude, Aylmer, 1858-1938
Translator Maude, Louise, 1855-1939
Title The Light Shines in Darkness
Note Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Light Shines in Darkness" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a drama written in the late 19th century. The play revolves around the character of Nicholas Ivánovich Sarýntsov, who challenges societal norms and family responsibilities through his radical beliefs about property and Christianity. It explores themes of morality, duty to family, and the struggles between individual conscience and societal expectations. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the setting of a country house where various members of the Sarýntsov family and their relatives engage in discussions about Nicholas, who has recently started to adopt unconventional views following personal crises and illness. The conversations reveal tensions related to his new beliefs, which advocate for giving away his family's wealth and property as a manifestation of Christian love. As family members express their concerns, Nicholas's radical ideas and their implications for his wife and children come to the forefront, creating a dramatic conflict that underpins the narrative. This opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of the clash between personal conviction and familial duty, which appears to be central to the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russian drama -- Translations into English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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