Resurrection

by Leo Tolstoy

Overview

"Resurrection" (also known as "The Resurrection") is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The book was originally published in 1899 and is one of Tolstoy's later works. Unlike his more famous novels like "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina," "Resurrection" is often considered a less well-known but thought-provoking work.

The novel follows the story of Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov, a nobleman who, as a young man, seduces and abandons a servant girl named Katusha Maslova. The narrative unfolds as Nekhlyudov encounters Maslova years later when she is on trial for murder. This chance meeting prompts Nekhlyudov to reexamine his life and the moral consequences of his actions.

"Resurrection" explores themes of justice, morality, redemption, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy, who had undergone a spiritual transformation in the later part of his life, uses the novel as a platform to express his philosophical and moral beliefs. The story delves into the complexities of human relationships, societal injustices, and the possibility of spiritual awakening and redemption.

Tolstoy's writing in "Resurrection" reflects his deep interest in Christian teachings and nonviolent resistance. The novel serves as a vehicle for the author to convey his critique of the Russian legal system, the church, and the social inequalities prevalent in society during that time.

"Resurrection" is not as widely read or studied as Tolstoy's more famous works, but it remains a significant piece of literature for its exploration of moral and ethical questions within the context of a compelling narrative.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835911952
Publisher:	Atlas Vista Publisher
Publication date:	12/14/2023
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.74(d)

About the Author

Count Leo Tolstoy was born on September 9, 1828, in Yasnaya Polyana, Russia. Orphaned at nine, he was brought up by an elderly aunt and educated by French tutors until he matriculated at Kazan University in 1844. In 1847, he gave up his studies and, after several aimless years, volunteered for military duty in the army, serving as a junior officer in the Crimean War before retiring in 1857. In 1862, Tolstoy married Sophie Behrs, a marriage that was to become, for him, bitterly unhappy. His diary, started in 1847, was used for self-study and self-criticism; it served as the source from which he drew much of the material that appeared not only in his great novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina(1877), but also in his shorter works. Seeking religious justification for his life, Tolstoy evolved a new Christianity based upon his own interpretation of the Gospels. Yasnaya Polyana became a mecca for his many converts. At the age of eighty-two, while away from home, the writer suffered a break down in his health in Astapovo, Riazan, and he died there on November 20, 1910.

Anthony Briggs has written, translated, or edited twenty books in the fields of Russian and English literature.

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47

Table of Contents

	Names of Characters	ix
Book 11
Book 2174
Book 3320