
Robert Chandler - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
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The Boring Life of Katarina Lavovna
Katarina Lavovna had been living in her father-in-law's prosperous house for five long years with a husband to show it a little affection but as often happens no one was in the least concerned by this boredom of hers. She says why don't you marry? That's easier said than done he replies, who could I marry I'm an nobody. He has these astonishing gifts like you know there he is completely overwhelming her with his words and suddenly saying everything lies in your handsEverything lies in your past so he's able to both be extremely powerful and pretend that you flatter her with the idea that she's the one with the power. Sia Gea quivering
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