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Leo Tolstoy’s Resurrection is a story of redemption in which a nobleman tries to redeem the sufferings of a lady who has been a victim of his youthful philandering. Summary Of The Book Resurrection is an epic scale novel that tells the story of the redemption of a Russian nobleman named Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov. The story begins in a trial room where a prostitute has been accused of a murder. Prince Nekhlyudov is a jury member of this trial and he is shocked to know that he has played the main role in ruining her life. Prince Nekhlyudov was a philanderer in his youth and during this trial he comes face to face with the sins of his past. The accused prostitute is a girl with whom the prince had an affair in his youth. He abandoned the girl and because of this affair, she got fired from her job and ended up becoming a prostitute. The story reveals the attempts of the protagonist as he seeks redemption for his sins and tries to redeem this peasant girl from her sufferings. He embarks on a quest for forgiveness while following her into Siberia’s prisons. The author highlights the mental and moral struggles of the Prince. Originally published in 1899, Resurrection is a blunt exposition of prejudices of the man-made judicial system, aristocracy, social injustice, and the double standards of the institutionalized church. It presents a panoramic view of Russia’s society during the late nineteenth century. Besides being a sharp criticism on the government, Resurrection also explores the author’s personal belief in spiritual development and human redemption. Tolstoy believed that the condemnation of violence and loving forgiveness can lead to redemption. Founded on the same belief, this story is an intimate tale of forgiveness, anger, and guilt. Resurrection is the last novel written by Tolstoy and the last major fictional work published during his lifetime. This latest edition of the novel includes an introduction, along with the translation. The book was adapted into many films. About The Authors Leo Tolstoy was one of the greatest novelists in the world and an ace in Russian literature. Leo Tolstoy was a prolific writer. Some of his other bestselling titles are Anna Karenina, War and Peace, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, and A Confession. His fictional works usually portray a realistic view of the Russian society in which he lived, for which he is considered the master of realistic fiction. Born in 1828, Tolstoy was not considered a bright student at Kazan University where he studied law and oriental languages. He left university and joined the army, where he began writing. He authored several short stories, plays, and essays. He has influenced great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. He married in 1862 and had thirteen children. He died of pneumonia in 1910. Anthony Briggs is a Russian editor, author, and translator. He has edited Alexander Pushkin: A Celebration of Russia's Best-Loved Writer and has authored Alexander Pushkin: A Critical Study. His translations include Tolstoy’s works like War and Peace and The Death of Ivan Ilyich. He is considered one of the best authorities in the world on the works of Alexander Pushkin.