The Kreutzer Sonata: A Timeless Exploration of Marriage and Infidelity

By Leo Tolstoy

The Kreutzer Sonata is a novella by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1889. The story is told by a man named Pozdnyshev, who is on a train journey with a group of other passengers. As the train travels through the night, Pozdnyshev tells the story of his marriage, which ended in tragedy.

Pozdnyshev is a wealthy landowner who is married to a beautiful and intelligent woman named Lisa. However, their marriage is not a happy one. Pozdnyshev is possessive and jealous, and he constantly suspects Lisa of infidelity. Lisa, on the other hand, is unhappy and frustrated in her marriage. She feels trapped and unloved.

One day, Pozdnyshev comes home and finds Lisa playing the Kreutzer Sonata with a young musician named Trubetskoy. In a fit of rage, Pozdnyshev kills Trubetskoy and then turns the gun on himself.

The Kreutzer Sonata is a powerful and disturbing story that explores the themes of marriage, infidelity, and jealousy. Tolstoy's writing is incredibly insightful, and he offers a profound understanding of the human condition.

This classic work is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, psychology, or human relationships.

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