Without a Dowry

Book Review

«Without a Dowry» by Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky is a profound and tragic drama that reveals the social and moral issues of Russian society at the end of the 19th century. Critics praise Ostrovsky's skill in creating vivid and memorable characters, such as Larisa Ogudalova, who becomes a symbol of the victim of societal prejudices and heartless calculation. The play raises questions about the role of women in society, love and duty, human dignity, and inhumanity. Ostrovsky expertly shows how material interests and social conventions destroy human lives. Critics also highlight the realistic dialogues and scenes that make the play lively and relevant even today.