Lev Nikolajevič Tolstoj Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

A nobleman faces the consequences of his youthful wrongdoing when the girl he seduced and abandoned some years earlier is put on trial in a murder case. Initially conceived as a love story, Tolstoy's last novel, published in 1899, is a dark masterpiece in which the whole of Imperial Russian society is tried and found wanting. Resurrection moves from the salons and country estates of the aristocracy to courtrooms and government offices, brothels and prisons; from Moscow and St Petersburg by road, rail and route march to the penal settlements of Siberia. Its pages are peopled with convicts and gaolers, revolutionaries and religious sectaries, soldiers, labourers and lawyers, peasants, priests and prostitutes. While for Prince Nekhlyudov and Katusha Maslova salvation through love proves problematic, the journey into exile becomes one of self-discovery and spiritual transformation.

1898/1899 vollendete Leo N. Tolstoi seinen Roman "Auferstehung", den er ein Jahrzehnt zuvor begonnen, aber 1897 beiseitegelegt hatte. Der Erlös sollte den christlichen Duchoborzen, die den Militärdienst verweigerten, bei ihrer Auswanderung helfen. Die Hauptfigur, Fürst Nechljudow, erkennt seine Schuld am Schicksal des ehemaligen Dienstmädchens Katjuscha Maslowa und empört sich über die staatlichen Gewaltapparate, die die Interessen der Reichen vertreten. Er möchte die Ungerechtigkeit der bestehenden Eigentumsverhältnisse beenden und überwindet in der Begegnung mit politischen Gefangenen seine Vorurteile gegenüber Revolutionären. Nechljudow zeigt Sympathien für gewaltfreien Sozialismus und sehnt sich nach einem authentischen Christsein, das über die Strafreligion des klerikalen Machtkomplexes hinausgeht. Wladimir Czumikow vermerkte 1900 zu seiner neuen Übersetzung der unzensierten Fassung, dass einige seiner Landsleute den Roman als Beschimpfung des russischen Gerichts und der Kirche sahen und ihn als Vaterlandsverräter betrachteten. Er betont, dass es im Roman nicht nur um russische Zustände geht, sondern um menschliche Institutionen, die durch nationale Kontexte greifbar gemacht werden. Der Roman deckt schonungslos tiefgreifende Wahrheiten und Schäden in der menschlichen Gesellschaft auf.

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The collection showcases a variety of Leo Tolstoy's posthumous writings, emphasizing philosophical and spiritual themes through 21 dialogues inspired by children's wisdom. Alongside these dialogues, the fiction pieces—like The Forged Coupon and The Devil—delve into moral questions, psychological depth, and Tolstoy's profound reflections on human nature and societal complexities, offering readers a rich exploration of ethics and the human experience.

The book offers an in-depth exploration of Tolstoy's life and literary career, highlighting both his celebrated masterpieces and the controversial works that sparked debate. It features a bilingual format, presenting texts side-by-side in Russian and English, allowing readers to appreciate the nuances of his language while engaging with his profound insights.

Exploring Jesus' teachings and the essence of Christianity, Leo Tolstoy challenges institutionalized religion and state authority. He advocates for nonviolent resistance and emphasizes a return to spiritual truths at the heart of Christ's message. The text delves into themes of ethics, faith, and spiritual harmony, providing a profound critique of societal norms while presenting a vision for both individual and collective transformation.