Resurrection

Author: (Russian) Leo Tolstoy
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), one of the most influential writers of the 19th century in Russia, "Resurrection" is one of his representative works. The book is based on a real event, primarily depicting the male protagonist seducing the maid of his aunt's family, Maslova, causing her to become pregnant and being driven out of the house. Later, she becomes a prostitute and is accused of murder and put on trial. The male protagonist appears in court as a juror, meeting the woman he once seduced, and is deeply plagued by a sense of guilt. He strives to exonerate her and requests to marry her to atone for his sins. After the appeal fails, he accompanies her into exile in Siberia. His actions move her, and she falls in love with him again. However, to avoid damaging his reputation and status, she ultimately does not marry him and instead marries a revolutionary.