Wolves and Sheep
Interesting Facts
- The play is one of Alexander Ostrovsky's most famous comedies and was written in 1875.
- The main characters, Murzavetskaya and Berkutov, represent opposite types of people: a cunning and deceitful woman and an honest and straightforward man.
- The title of the play symbolizes the confrontation between cunning and deceitful people (wolves) and simple and trusting ones (sheep).
- The play was first staged at the Maly Theatre in Moscow and was a great success.
- In this play, Ostrovsky masterfully uses elements of satire to critique the social vices of his time.
Date of publication: 23 September 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Drama
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