The Fruits Of Culture: A Comedy In Four Acts (1890)

The Fruits of Culture is a comedic play in four acts written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy and first published in 1890. The play is set in a small Russian town and follows the lives of several characters from different social classes. The main plot revolves around the marriage of a wealthy merchant's daughter, Liza, to a young artist named Vassily. However, the marriage is complicated by the interference of Liza's mother, who is obsessed with maintaining her social status and preventing her daughter from marrying beneath her class. As the play progresses, various characters reveal their true natures and motivations, leading to a series of misunderstandings and comic situations. The play also explores themes of social class, morality, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Throughout the play, Tolstoy uses his characteristic wit and keen observation to satirize the hypocrisy and superficiality of Russian society at the time.Overall, The Fruits of Culture is a humorous and insightful play that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of late 19th-century Russia. It remains a classic work of Russian literature and a testament to Tolstoy's enduring legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time.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.