The Death of Ivan Ilych and Other Stories

please note this review pertains only to 'the kreutzer sonata.' a cynical and caustic view of feminism and marriage. themes are universal and relevant for modern readers. while the subject matter is subject to controversy, i couldn't help but feel that the narrator's vituperative accounting of his jealous rage revealed much more about the character's struggle with sexuality and uncontrolled...more

please note this review pertains only to 'the kreutzer sonata.' a cynical and caustic view of feminism and marriage. themes are universal and relevant for modern readers. while the subject matter is subject to controversy, i couldn't help but feel that the narrator's vituperative accounting of his jealous rage revealed much more about the character's struggle with sexuality and uncontrolled passions. the advocation of celibacy is attributable more to the narrator's personal disgust, self-loathing, and lack of control than the nature of women, humanity, and the institution of marriage   hide

read the death of ivan ilych! loved it... will reread

Good compilation of Tolstoy's shorts.

Russian Literature, the reason to never bother with English literature.