| Author |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
| Translator |
Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932 |
| Title |
Ylösnousemus III
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_(Tolstoy_novel)
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| Note |
Translation of Voskresenie.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Ylösnousemus III" by Leo Tolstoy is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Maslova, a character who finds herself traveling with other prisoners across Russia. As circumstances change, she transitions from being treated as a criminal to aligning with political prisoners, bringing her into contact with individuals who inspire her and alter her outlook on life. The opening of the book introduces Maslova as she journeys to Perm with a group of convicts, enduring the harsh realities of her surroundings. Her situation is perilous, marked by the constant threat of male attention and the oppressive atmosphere among fellow inmates. After a difficult journey filled with discomfort and despair, her transfer to a political group improves her situation, helping her to regain a sense of dignity while also forming new relationships, particularly with Maria Pavlovna, a kind and selfless woman that captivates her admiration and love. This initial portion sets the stage for Maslova’s profound personal transformation as she navigates her identity amidst society's strictures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Atonement -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Prostitutes -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Trials (Murder) -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Change -- Religious aspects -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social justice -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13259 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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