The Light That Shines In Darkness: A Drama (1912) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104312190)

The Light That Shines In Darkness is a drama written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy in the year 1912. The book revolves around the life of a wealthy landowner, Prince Stepan Kasatsky, who is living a life of luxury and pleasure but is deeply unhappy and unfulfilled. He is haunted by his past mistakes and the guilt of betraying a woman who loved him deeply. Stepan is forced to confront his past when he meets a group of religious pilgrims who are on a journey to seek redemption. Through their teachings, Stepan begins to see the light and realizes that true happiness comes not from material possessions but from leading a virtuous life. As the story progresses, Stepan's journey towards redemption is complicated by the arrival of his former lover, Marya Dmitrievna. She is now a married woman and has a son, but her love for Stepan has not diminished. The two are torn between their love for each other and their desire to do what is right. The Light That Shines In Darkness is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that explores themes of love, guilt, redemption, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and vivid characterization make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or philosophical works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Leo Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 1104312190
ISBN-13: 9781104312190
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d