The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Short Stories by Leo Tolstoy

The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Short Stories

Leo Tolstoy

144 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

One of the world's greatest novelists, Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) also wrote numerous excellent short stories, three of which are contained in this volume. "The Kreutzer Sonata" (1891) is a penetrating study of jealousy as well as a splenetic complai...

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Moods

dark 100%
reflective 85%
emotional 71%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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