
The Awakening (The Resurrection)
A Tale of Moral Redemption in 19th Century RussiaBy Leo graf TolstoyLength12h 17m
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Leo Tolstoy's "The Awakening (The Resurrection)" is a profound exploration of morality, redemption, and personal transformation, intricately woven through the narrative of Prince Nekhlyudov. This novel, characterized by Tolstoy's signature realism and psychological depth, examines the awakening of conscience in a society rife with corruption and injustice. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Russia, the story unveils the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas, offering a critical lens on social disparities and the redemptive power of love. Tolstoy employs a stark yet evocative literary style, utilizing rich symbolism and introspective character development that invites readers into a meditative state of self-reflection. Tolstoy, a towering figure in literary history, experienced his own spiritual awakening, which profoundly influenced his works, including "The Resurrection." Following a tumultuous period of personal and philosophical crisis, where he questioned the values of wealth, status, and conventional societal norms, Tolstoy sought to explore themes of justice and moral accountability in his writing. His rich life experiences, from serving in the military to the struggles of aristocratic life, imbued him with a deep empathy for the marginalized, which resonates powerfully in this narrative. I highly recommend "The Awakening (The Resurrection)" to readers seeking a thoughtful examination of the human condition. Tolstoy's incisive commentary on morality and the possibility of redemption makes this novel not only a compelling story but also a timeless philosophical treatise. It challenges us to confront our own values and the impact of our actions on others, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay of ethics and literature.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length12 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER IV.
47CHAPTER L.
2CHAPTER V.
48CHAPTER LI.
3CHAPTER VI.: FOOTNOTES:
49CHAPTER LII.
4CHAPTER VII.
50CHAPTER LIII.
5CHAPTER VIII.
51CHAPTER LIV.
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6CHAPTER IX.
52CHAPTER LV.
7CHAPTER X.
53CHAPTER LVI.
8CHAPTER XI.
54CHAPTER LVII.
9CHAPTER XII.
55PART SECOND.
10CHAPTER XIII.
56CHAPTER I.
11CHAPTER XIV.: FOOTNOTES:
57CHAPTER II.
12CHAPTER XV.
58CHAPTER III.
13CHAPTER XVI.
59CHAPTER IV.
14CHAPTER XVII.
60CHAPTER V.
15CHAPTER XVIII.
61CHAPTER VI.
16CHAPTER XIX.: FOOTNOTES:
62CHAPTER VII.
17CHAPTER XX.
63CHAPTER VIII.
18CHAPTER XXI.
64CHAPTER IX.
19CHAPTER XXII.
65CHAPTER X.
20CHAPTER XXIII.
66CHAPTER XI.
21CHAPTER XXIV.
67CHAPTER XII.
22CHAPTER XXV.
68CHAPTER XIII.
23CHAPTER XXVI.
69CHAPTER XIV.
24CHAPTER XXVII.
70CHAPTER XV.
25CHAPTER XXVIII.
71CHAPTER XVI.
26CHAPTER XXIX.
72CHAPTER XVII.
27CHAPTER XXX.
73CHAPTER XVIII.
28CHAPTER XXXI.
74CHAPTER XIX.
29CHAPTER XXXII.
75CHAPTER XX.
30CHAPTER XXXIII.
76CHAPTER XXI.
31CHAPTER XXXIV.
77CHAPTER XXII.
32CHAPTER XXXV.
78CHAPTER XXIII.: FOOTNOTES:
33CHAPTER XXXVI.
79CHAPTER XXIV.
34CHAPTER XXXVII.
80CHAPTER XXV.
35CHAPTER XXXVIII.
81PART THIRD.
36CHAPTER XXXIX.
82CHAPTER I.
37CHAPTER XL.
83CHAPTER II.
38CHAPTER XLI.
84CHAPTER III.
39CHAPTER XLII.
85CHAPTER IV.
40CHAPTER XLIII.
86CHAPTER V.
41CHAPTER XLIV.
87CHAPTER VI.
42CHAPTER XLV.
88CHAPTER VII.
43CHAPTER XLVI.
89CHAPTER VIII.
44CHAPTER XLVII.
90CHAPTER IX.
45CHAPTER XLVIII.
91CHAPTER X.
46CHAPTER XLIX.