The Kreutzer Sonata
The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy, published by Bloomsbury Academic on December 14, 2010, is a 64-page exploration of complex themes such as death and desire, intertwined with the influence of Beethoven’s music. This edition presents a play that unfolds within the confined space of a train carriage, where a man reflects on his past and confesses to a grave crime linked to the emotional weight of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata.
Readers will find a dramatic narrative that delves into the interplay of memory and guilt, as the protagonist’s recollections are triggered by his surroundings. This adaptation by Nancy Harris brings together musicians and actors, enhancing the storytelling experience. The work is rooted in European drama and engages with the broader themes of human emotion and artistic expression, making it a significant piece within Tolstoy’s oeuvre.
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A play about death, desire and Beethoven.
A man boards a train: the confined space of the carriage triggers potent memories. Soon he is confessing to a terrible crime, one for which he holds Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata responsible.
Written in 1889, Leo Tolstoy’s novella became instantly notorious, and was banned in both Russia and America. Tolstoy hoped one day to see it performed to the accompaniment of live music. In this adaptation by Nancy Harris, musicians and actors come together to bring the story to life for the stage.
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