The Forged Coupon
Interesting Facts
- The book consists of two parts, each showing the consequences of the same event from different perspectives.
- The work touches on themes of morality, religion, and social justice.
- Tolstoy uses the forged coupon as a symbol to show how a small evil can lead to a chain of tragic events.
- The book was written in the last years of Tolstoy's life and reflects his philosophical views on good and evil.
- The work was banned in Russia until 1917 due to its criticism of the social and religious system.
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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