{"product_id":"the-kreutzer-sonata-liam-ferousse-9798311453158","title":"The Kreutzer Sonata: A New Translation","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeo Tolstoy's \u003ci\u003eThe Kreutzer Sonata\u003c\/i\u003e, first published in 1889, is one of his most provocative and controversial works. A stark and unsettling exploration of love, marriage, jealousy, and morality, the novella takes the form of a dramatic confession, where a man recounts the events that led him to commit a crime of passion. Deeply influenced by Tolstoy's own evolving views on sexuality, relationships, and spirituality, \u003ci\u003eThe Kreutzer Sonata\u003c\/i\u003e presents a critique of romantic and physical love, offering an unflinching look at human nature and the destructive power of unchecked emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story unfolds on a train journey, where the protagonist, Pozdnyshev, engages fellow passengers in a discussion about love and marriage. He gradually reveals the details of his own troubled relationship, describing his growing obsession and suspicion towards his wife, culminating in a violent act. Through Pozdnyshev's reflections, Tolstoy challenges conventional ideas of marital happiness, arguing that passion often leads to suffering and that true love can only be found through spiritual purity and self-denial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpon its publication, \u003ci\u003eThe Kreutzer Sonata\u003c\/i\u003e caused an uproar, with censors in both Russia and abroad banning or restricting its distribution. Many saw it as an attack on marriage and an endorsement of extreme asceticism, while others viewed it as a compelling psychological study of jealousy and possessiveness. The novella was named after Beethoven's \u003ci\u003eKreutzer Sonata\u003c\/i\u003e, a musical piece that plays a symbolic role in the narrative, amplifying the themes of passion and destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new translation preserves the intensity and urgency of Tolstoy's prose, ensuring that modern readers experience the full emotional force of \u003ci\u003eThe Kreutzer Sonata\u003c\/i\u003e. Whether approached as a philosophical treatise, a psychological thriller, or a social critique, the novella remains as thought-provoking and unsettling today as it was over a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Liam Ferousse,Leo Tolstoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798311453158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Liam Ferousse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47930999013631,"sku":"9798311453158","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ed5a34d6-2386-42c5-8e6b-cd18770e51ae.jpg?v=1766345750","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-kreutzer-sonata-liam-ferousse-9798311453158","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}