Resurrection

Resurrection (1899) is Tolstoy's final major novel, which portrays the story of a nobleman's quest for redemption after his youthful philandering causes suffering to a peasant girl, who is later imprisoned in Siberia. The novel is characterized by Tolstoy's emphasis on loving forgiveness as a means of achieving redemption and his denunciation of violence.

Resurrection is a psychologically rich tale, exploring themes of guilt, anger, and forgiveness, while also providing a panoramic description of social life in Russia at the end of the nineteenth century. Tolstoy's outrage at the social injustices of his time is palpable throughout the novel.

This edition of Resurrection features an updated classic translation, explanatory notes, and a substantial introduction that incorporates the most recent scholarship in the field.