Resurrection, Book 1
by Leo Tolstoy
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Resurrection is a powerful novel that explores themes of redemption, social injustice, and the hypocrisy of institutionalized religion. Tolstoy follows the journey of a nobleman, Nekhlyudov, as he grapples with the consequences of a past sin. He must confront his own guilt and hypocrisy as he attempts to help a woman he wronged, who has fallen into prostitution. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking commentary on the human condition and the complexities of morality.Book Details
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Leo Tolstoy was a significant figure in Russian literature, known for his novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." These works are celebrated examples of realist fiction, examining human experience...
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