Resurrection - Translation, Classics Library 003

Author: Tolstoy
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Although hundreds of thousands of people gather in a small place, desperately trashing the land they inhabit until it becomes desolate, despite covering the ground with stones to prevent anything from growing, despite clearing every tiny sprout that emerges, despite the thick smoke from burning coal and oil filling the air, despite the rampant deforestation and the displacement of birds and animals, even in such a city, spring remains spring. The sunshine is warm, the grass revives, and as long as the roots are not completely removed, they grow and turn green, not only on the grassy sidewalks but also in the cracks of the paving stones. Birch, poplar, and rowan trees sprout sticky, fragrant new leaves, while banyan trees swell with bursting buds. Crows, sparrows, and doves, filled with the joy of spring, are already cheerfully building their nests, and even the flies warmed by the sunshine buzz around the base of the walls. Plants, birds, insects, and children are all vibrant and joyful. Only humans, only adults, continue to deceive and torment themselves and others. People consider sacred and important not this spring morning, not the beauty of the world bestowed by God to bless all living creatures, the beauty that promotes peace, harmony, and love...