Publisher's Synopsis
Resurrection is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The book follows the story of a wealthy aristocrat named Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov, who becomes disillusioned with his privileged life after serving on a jury that convicts an innocent woman. The guilt he feels for his role in her unjust imprisonment leads him on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and redemption.As Nekhlyudov tries to make amends for his past actions, he becomes involved with a young woman named Katusha, whom he had seduced and abandoned years earlier. Katusha has since fallen on hard times and is now working as a prostitute. Nekhlyudov's attempts to help her lead him to confront the injustices of the legal system and the social inequalities that exist in Russian society.Tolstoy's Resurrection is a powerful exploration of morality, justice, and the human condition. The novel raises important questions about the role of the individual in society and the need for compassion and empathy in the face of injustice. With its vivid characters and gripping plot, Resurrection is a timeless masterpiece of Russian literature that continues to resonate with readers today.1899. With illustrations from the Universal picture starring John Boles and Lupe Velez. Russian author, considered one of the greatest of all novelists. Tolstoy's major works include War and Peace and Anna Karenina. The plot of Resurrection is simple enough, and is based on a story Tolstoy read in a newspaper. Prince Nekhlyudov is rich and idle. Called to serve on a jury, he recognizes the accused woman as a girl he seduced some years earlier. The seduction ruined her; rejected by those who had brought her up, she was reduced to prostitution. Though innocent of the murder she is accused of, Maslova is nevertheless found guilty through a legal error (the jury omits to add the formula that she was innocent of the intention to kill as well as the actual act). Overcome with remorse, seeing himself as the cause of Maslova's degradation, Nekhlyudov vows to reform his life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
