Resurrection
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
562
Novel • Fiction
Russia • Late 19th Century
2002
Adult
18+ years
Resurrection by Aylmer Maude, Louise Maude, and Leo Tolstoy narrates a person's journey of moral and spiritual awakening. Confronted with past actions that led to another individual's suffering, the protagonist undergoes a profound transformation, questioning societal norms and seeking redemption.
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Tolstoy's Resurrection, translated by Aylmer and Louise Maude, is lauded for its profound exploration of spiritual awakening and social injustice. However, critics note that its didactic tone can sometimes overshadow character development. The translation is praised for its fidelity and readability, yet some find the prose dated. Overall, it remains a significant, if occasionally heavy-handed, piece of literature.
Readers who relish exploring profound moral and spiritual dilemmas will appreciate Resurrection by Aylmer Maude, Louise Maude, and Leo Tolstoy. Comparable to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Hugo's Les Misérables, it attracts those fascinated by redemption, justice, and the human condition.
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562
Novel • Fiction
Russia • Late 19th Century
2002
Adult
18+ years
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