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Without a Dowry

rus. Бесприданница · 1879
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Interesting Facts

  • The play was written in 1878 and became one of Ostrovsky's most famous works.
  • The main character, Larisa Ogudalova, symbolizes the tragic fate of a woman who cannot find her place in society due to the lack of a dowry.
  • The title of the play «Without a Dowry» has become a byword in the Russian language, denoting a woman deprived of material support.
  • The play raises important social themes such as the position of women in society, material dependency, and moral values.
  • One of the central characters is Paratov, a wealthy and cynical man who plays a crucial role in Larisa's fate.
  • The play has been adapted for film and stage numerous times, attesting to its enduring popularity and relevance.
Without a Dowry
Date of publication: 23 May 2024
Last updated: 26 June 2025
———Original titlerus. Бесприданница · 1879