Resurrection

Author: Tolstoy
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: World Classic Literature Series. This is a story of religious redemption and self. Young and innocent Maslova is seduced by the noble, then abandoned and left to suffer the hardships of life. When she is brought to court, has a moment of conscience and decides to follow her to the cold Siberia. While helping Maslova, learns about society and about himself, his soul beginning to awaken from death.
"Rebirth" primarily uses the technique of contrast to highlight social injustice; the innocent suffer humiliation and hardship, while the guilty live in luxury and exemption, greatly enhancing the work's exposé and critical power. The detailed psychological descriptions and the biting satire embedded in the simple narration make it even more powerful.