The Fruits Of Culture

The Fruits of Culture is a comedic play in four acts written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The play was first published in 1890 and is set in the 19th century Russia. The story revolves around the character of Pyotr, a wealthy landowner who is obsessed with Western culture and manners. Pyotr and his wife, Liza, are hosting a dinner party for their friends, which quickly turns into a chaotic and absurd event. The guests, who are also obsessed with Western culture, are more interested in showing off their knowledge and sophistication than enjoying the company of each other. As the night progresses, the characters become embroiled in a series of misunderstandings, arguments, and scandals. The play satirizes the Russian upper class, their superficiality, and their obsession with Western culture. Tolstoy uses humor and irony to criticize the values of the society and to highlight the importance of true human connection and genuine relationships. The Fruits of Culture is a witty and entertaining play that offers a unique insight into the social dynamics of 19th century Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.