Plays by Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky

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Author Ostrovsky, Aleksandr Nikolaevich, 1823-1886
Editor Noyes, George Rapall, 1873-1952
Title Plays
Note Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents A Protégée of the Mistress
Poverty Is No Crime
Sin and Sorrow Are Common to All
It's a Family Affair--We'll Settle It Ourselves.
Credits Produced by Keren Vergon, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Plays" by Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky is a collection of four plays originally written in the mid-19th century, during a time of significant social change in Russia. Ostrovsky's works delve into the complexities of Russian life, particularly focusing on the lesser-seen merchant class and the moral dilemmas they face. Through portrayals of characters such as the wealthy and tyrannical Madam Ulanbékov, her son Leoníd, and the often victimized protégée Nádya, the plays explore themes of power, love, and societal constraints. The opening portion introduces the various characters and sets the stage for the conflicts that arise within the social hierarchy of Russian life. We are introduced to Nádya, who seeks to escape her bleak fate dictated by her mistress's insistence on arranging her marriage to an unsuitable drunkard. The longing for freedom and love contrasts with the controlling atmosphere created by characters like Madam Ulanbékov, who embodies the oppressive social order. As Nádya navigates her dreams and desires amidst the expectations laid upon her, the audience is drawn into a world where individual aspirations clash with societal obligations, setting the stage for engaging dramatic conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russian drama -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 10722
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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