Resurrection (Color Illustration)

Author: (Russian) Tolstoy
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Resurrection is one of Tolstoy's representative works. The novel was written between 1889 and 1899, with material provided by the prosecutor Kony for a real-life case: a noble young man seduced his aunt's maid. The maid became pregnant and was driven out of the house, later becoming a prostitute. She was later accused of theft and faced trial. The nobleman attended the court as a juror, saw the woman he had once seduced, and was deeply tormented by his conscience. He applied to the judge to be allowed to marry her, as a way to atone for his sins. Using this story as the main thread, Tolstoy spent ten years and revised the manuscript six times before finally completing this immortal masterpiece. Resurrection may have a single plotline, but it contains rich content about life. The author follows the of Maslova being wrongfully imprisoned and exiled, fighting for her appeal, and accompanying her to Siberia, primarily depicting the experiences of the male and female protagonists and their social environment. It reflects the face of Tsarist Russia in a broad and profound way, helping people understand the reactionary and weak nature of the Tsarist regime.