Der lebende Leichnam: Drama in sechs Akten (zwölf Bildern)

Name: Der lebende Leichnam: Drama in sechs Akten (zwölf Bildern)
Author: graf Leo Tolstoy

A domestic tragedy centers on a husband who, tormented by his flaws and the harm he believes he causes, withdraws from his family and allows himself to be thought dead. His disappearance sets relatives, servants, and acquaintances against one another as his wife faces pressure to remarry and social gossip mounts. Public investigations and private confrontations follow, exposing debts of conscience, conflicting loyalties, and legal complications. The action shifts between intimate household scenes and formal proceedings, examining marriage, personal responsibility, self-deception, and the tension between inner conviction and societal expectation.

By graf Leo Tolstoy

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graf Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy, a prominent Russian author and philosopher, is best known for his epic novels that explore complex themes of morality, society, and human experience. His most famous works include "Anna Karenina," which delves into the intricacies of love and infidelity, and "War and Peace," a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Beyond fiction, Tolstoy was a significant thinker in the realms of ethics and spirituality, as evidenced in his essays such as "The Kingdom of God Is Within You," where he articulates his views on nonviolent resistance and Christian anarchism. His literary contributions have left a lasting impact on both literature and philosophy.