The Kreutzer sonata

One of Tolstoy's most important shorter works, "The Kreutzer Sonata" presents a problematic view of the relationship between the sexes and promotes abstinence as the solution.

Pozdnyshev jealously observes the intimacy that emerges between his wife and a violin player.

Haunted by 'The Kreutzer Sonata' over which they bonded; it plays round and round in Pozdnyshev's head driving him to distraction and to an unquenchable rage. "The Kreutzer Sonata" is a psychologically fascinating novella, offering interesting insights into the power play between the sexes.