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The narrative follows Nekhlyudov as he visits Maslova, a maid wrongfully convicted of murder and imprisoned in Siberia. Through his encounters with other inmates, he uncovers the stark contrast between his privileged life and the brutal realities faced by those in the penal system. The stories of suffering, injustice, and despair reveal a hidden world of oppression, culminating in a harrowing exploration of human dignity and the desperate search for love amidst despair, creating a powerful and haunting atmosphere.
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- Title
- Resurrection
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi
- Publisher
- Ancient Wisdom Publications
- Released
- 2016
- Pages
- 476
- ISBN13
- 9781940849454
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Religious Topics, Love, Women, Classics, Christian Themes, 19th century, Russia, Social Critique, Russian Literature, Aristocracy, nobility, Prison, Guilt, Tragedy, Revolution, Morality, Justice, Romantic Relationships, Judiciary, Banishment, Siberia, Classicism, Forced Labor, Resurrection
- First published
- 1899
- Original title
- Воскресение
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows Nekhlyudov as he visits Maslova, a maid wrongfully convicted of murder and imprisoned in Siberia. Through his encounters with other inmates, he uncovers the stark contrast between his privileged life and the brutal realities faced by those in the penal system. The stories of suffering, injustice, and despair reveal a hidden world of oppression, culminating in a harrowing exploration of human dignity and the desperate search for love amidst despair, creating a powerful and haunting atmosphere.