The Awakening by graf Leo Tolstoy

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Author Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910
Translator Smith, William E.
Title The Awakening
(The Resurrection)
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_(Tolstoy_novel)
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Awakening" by Count Leo Tolstoy is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Katherine Maslova, a young woman facing dire circumstances after a series of unfortunate events leads her to prison. The book explores themes of morality, redemption, and the human condition through Maslova's struggle and the reflections of Prince Dmitri Nekhludoff, a man from her past who must confront the consequences of his actions. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Maslova, who is being brought to court as a prisoner amidst the backdrop of a vibrant spring morning that starkly contrasts her grim reality in the county jail. The first chapter presents the setting of her trial, highlighting the indifference of society towards those suffering. As the narrative unfolds, glimpses of Maslova’s past reveal her difficult upbringing, love affairs, and descent into a life of vice that ultimately leads to her arrest. This opening lays the foundation for a profound exploration of personal awakening and the quest for redemption as past relationships and choices converge in the courtroom of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Forgiveness -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 17352
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 16, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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