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Synopsis

"Resurrection" is Tolstoy's last major novel and deals with themes of social justice, morality, and redemption. The narrative follows the story of Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov, a nobleman who serves on a jury and recognizes one of the defendants, a woman named Maslova, as someone he seduced and abandoned years ago. Stricken by guilt, Nekhlyudov embarks on a journey of self-discovery and seeks redemption by trying to help Maslova and atone for his past actions. Tolstoy uses "Resurrection" as a vehicle to explore the injustices and inequalities present in late 19th-century Russian society, particularly within the legal and penal systems. The novel offers profound insights into the human condition, the nature of sin and forgiveness, and the struggle for moral integrity in a flawed world. "Resurrection" is regarded as one of Tolstoy's masterpieces and remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to resonate with readers around the world.

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