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Fruits of Culture: Play Guide and Free Edition

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Fruits of Culture is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Tolstoy, Leo, graf (1828–1910). The listed translation credits are Maude, Aylmer (1858–1938); Maude, Louise (1855–1939).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Fruits of Culture" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a play written in 1889–90 and published in 1891. This satirical work exposes the Russian landed aristocracy's condescending attitudes toward peasants during a time of social upheaval. Originally drafted as an incomplete manuscript, the play was completed at his family's urging for a private performance at Tolstoy's estate. The production blurred reality and fiction, using real names from local gentry. Konstantin Stanislavski's 1891 Moscow production launched the play's enduring presence in Russian theater.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Fruits of Culture
  • Author credits: Tolstoy, Leo, graf (1828–1910)
  • Catalogue language: English
  • Translator credits: Maude, Aylmer (1858–1938); Maude, Louise (1855–1939)

Catalogue subjects

  • Russian drama -- Translations into English

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Humour
  • Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
  • Category: Russian Literature

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