"Resurrection" by Leo Tolstoy is a gripping novel that explores themes of redemption and social injustice in 19th-century Russia. The story centers on Prince Dmitri Ivanovitch Nekhludoff, who is struck by guilt when he encounters Katusha Maslova, a woman he wronged years ago, now a prisoner in court accused of murder. The book follows their intertwined stories set against the backdrop of a society plagued by inequality and moral decay. Katusha's grim existence in prison is vividly portrayed, while Nekhludoff grapples with his past actions and their devastating impact on her life. The novel builds as the Prince faces his past. This journey opens a path to redemption and self-examination, presenting a powerful story of personal transformation.
Resurrection
By Leo Tolstoy
A prince confronts his past when he recognizes the woman he wronged as a prisoner accused of murder, sparking a struggle for redemption amid a harsh and unjust society.
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About the AuthorCount Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
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