Resurrection (novel)

Resurrection (novel)

"Resurrection" ( _ru. Воскресение "Voskresyeniye"), first published in 1899, was the last novel written by Leo Tolstoy.

The book is the last of his major long fiction works published in his lifetime. Tolstoy intended the novel as an exposition of injustice of man-made laws and the hypocrisy of institutionalized church. It was first published serially in the magazine "Niva" as an effort to raise funds for the resettlement of the Dukhobors.

Plot outline

The story is about a nobleman named Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov, who seeks redemption for a sin committed years earlier. His brief affair with a maid resulted in her being fired and ending up in prostitution. The book treats his attempts to help her out of her current misery, but also focuses on his personal mental and moral struggle.

Adaptations

Operatic adaptations of the novel include the "Risurrezione" by Italian composer Franco Alfano, "Vzkriesenie" by Slovak composer Ján Cikker, and "Resurrection" by American composer Tod Machover. Additionally, various film adaptations have been produced.

External links

*gutenberg|no=1938|name=Resurrection translated by Louise Maude


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