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.