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The Power of Darkness
by Leo Tolstoy
Two Russian peasants tragically succumb to selfish, immoral temptations.
Opening
A few passages to enter the atmosphere.
Act I
Act I
The Act takes place in autumn in a large village. The Scene represents Peter’s roomy hut. Peter is sitting on a wooden bench, mending a horse-collar. Anísya and Akoulína are spinning, and singing a part-song.
Curtain.
The Power of Darkness
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