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The Kreutzer Sonata: A Dark Exploration of Love, Jealousy, and Moral Struggle (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 99
PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education
ISBN13: 9781804215296
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 18 2025
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Can love and desire ever truly coexist without destruction?
In The Kreutzer Sonata, Leo Tolstoy presents one of his most controversial and psychologically complex works. Through the intense and confessional narrative of Pozdnyshev, a man consumed by jealousy and suspicion, the novel explores the fragile nature of marriage, the dangers of unchecked passion, and society's distorted views on love and relationships.
After years of emotional estrangement, Pozdnyshev becomes convinced that his wife is unfaithful, leading him down a path of paranoia and despair. As his obsession grows, his inability to control his emotions drives him to commit an unthinkable act. Inspired by Tolstoy's own moral and philosophical struggles, The Kreutzer Sonata is a scathing critique of romantic idealism, sexual passion, and the hypocrisies of social convention.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Harrowing Psychological Drama - Experience the raw and unsettling depths of human obsession and moral conflict.
- A Powerful Social and Moral Critique - Witness Tolstoy's sharp dissection of love, marriage, and societal expectations.
- A Masterpiece in a Fresh, Readable Style - This modern adaptation ensures the novel's brilliance and complexity remain accessible for contemporary audiences.
- A Timeless Story That Challenges and Provokes - Explore themes of jealousy, guilt, and the destructive potential of unchecked emotions.
More than just a novel, The Kreutzer Sonata is a haunting exploration of the dark side of love and the psychological forces that drive people to the edge.
Can passion and purity ever coexist, or must one always destroy the other?
Get your copy today and experience one of Tolstoy's most gripping and thought-provoking works.
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