A poignant and powerful novel that portrays the moral dilemmas and spiritual crises of Russian society, in the late 19th century. The story follows a nobleman who falls in love with a peasant woman, and is accused of a crime he did not commit. He undergoes a transformative journey of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption, inspired by the teachings of Christ. With sublime prose, realistic dialogue, and profound insights into human nature, the book ranks among Tolstoy's greatest works.

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