This book review was written by Eugene Kernes
Is This An Overview?
Litost is a state of torment after reflecting on one’s own
misery. Such as when finding out that a
loved one has their own capabilities, history, and spend their attention on
something else. Kristyna is married, but
is enamored with a student. A medical
condition makes Kristyna struggle with a choice to be with the student, while
the student cannot understand Kristyna’s hesitation.
The student is a poet, who has an opportunity to attend a rare
event. An event that features popular
poets who face Russian persecution. An
event held at the same time as a visit from Kristyna. The student would prefer to spend the time
with Kristyna, but Kristyna understands the significance of the event and
therefore wants the student to attend the event. What happens to the relationship between
Kristyna and the student?
