The Kreutzer Sonata

Style and Technique

"The Kreutzer Sonata" by Leo Tolstoy is a work written in the style of a psychological drama with vivid elements of social and philosophical parable. The narrative possesses a compact and intense structure, with character dialogues revealing deep moral and philosophical issues. The main focus is on the inner world of the protagonist, Pozdnyshev, through his monologues and reflections, making the text rich in thoughts about morality, love, daily life, and human relationships. The language of the book is poignant, with a special emphasis on the emotional states of the characters, enhanced by literary devices such as symbolism (in particular, the titular Beethoven sonata symbolizes the conflict of passion and reason).