ISBN:  Unavailable

Category: Performing Arts / Screenplays

Page count: 158

<p>&quot;The Power of Darkness&quot;, by Leo Tolstoy, is a provocative play set in 19th-century rural Russia. This work portrays peasant life, highlighting the hard work in the fields, traditions, morality, and the constant struggle between good and evil.</p><p>With richly developed characters, Tolstoy explores themes such as love, greed, betrayal, and redemption, offering a realistic and sometimes shocking portrayal of society during that time. The narrative centers around Nikita, a character whose choices and actions set off events that capture the essence of the human condition.</p><p>&quot;The Power of Darkness&quot; is not just a play but an emotional journey that challenges the audience to reflect on moral and ethical issues. Tolstoy, with his masterful storytelling, creates a world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred, and each character becomes a mirror of our own virtues and vices.</p>