Resurrection (Dover Giant Thrift Editions) (Paperback)

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Tolstoy's novel of spiritual regeneration recounts the sins of a young Russian nobleman and his attempts in later life to redress those transgressions. A panoramic view of Russian social life at the end of the 19th century, Resurrection pointedly articulates the author's contempt for the social injustices of the world in which he lived.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (March 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486432165
• ISBN-13: 978-0486432168
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #258,980 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Deep, heavy, and moralistic, January 5, 2006

By	Dennis R. Mitton "tolstoy" (pacific nw, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Maybe the first modern novel. In `Resurrection' Tolstoy delves down deep into the disturbed psyche of his protagonist as he struggles with his decisions, his culture, and his beliefs. Like all of Tolstoy's works the book is as deep and the prose is heavy. There are times that the book reads more like a tract than a novel and there is a moral to every story. The book is interesting, too, in that I've wondered how much personal history Tolstoy wrote into it. Readers of Troyat's biography will see many familiar scenes played out here from Tolstoy's early days as a rich dandy to his later `resurrection' as a spiritual nomad.

Not quite up to par with `Anna' or `War and Peace' but a good book and a must for fans of the Great One.

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, September 24, 2009

By	Rodney Jay Buchanan (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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One of the greatest stories I have ever read. Had to force myself to put it down. You can't wait to get to the next chapter.