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Book Introduction
Tolstoy, the most 'contemporary' writer of all time
It is a problematic work that exposes the irrational social structure and religious contradictions of 19th century Russia.
A masterpiece of the ages, exploring the possibility of resurrection in "The Shaking Man."
“Humans are like rivers.
Water is the same and unchanging wherever you are.
But every river is narrow and fast, and then widens again.
It becomes calm, clear, cool, cloudy, and warm.
“Humans are like that too.”
A revised edition of "Resurrection," by Leo Tolstoy, Russia's leading author, has been published in Minumsa's World Literature Collection. Translator Yeon Jin-hee, who showcased her youthful and delicate sensibility through "Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace," has created a new readership for Russian classics, has been in charge of the translation.
The illustrations by Leonid Pasternak, the father of Russian author Boris Pasternak, who is well known for his novel Doctor Zhivago, and a famous painter, have been added to help readers understand and enjoy the book.
"Resurrection" is Tolstoy's masterpiece, completed after he was over seventy. It is an homage to 19th-century Russian literature, including Gogol, Pushkin, and Dostoevsky, and contains the ultimate insight into humanity and salvation that connects with "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina."
While Tolstoy points out the irrational social structure and religious contradictions of 19th-century Russia, he also discovers the possibility of spiritual 'resurrection' in the human figure shaken by love for others.
It is a problematic work that exposes the irrational social structure and religious contradictions of 19th century Russia.
A masterpiece of the ages, exploring the possibility of resurrection in "The Shaking Man."
“Humans are like rivers.
Water is the same and unchanging wherever you are.
But every river is narrow and fast, and then widens again.
It becomes calm, clear, cool, cloudy, and warm.
“Humans are like that too.”
A revised edition of "Resurrection," by Leo Tolstoy, Russia's leading author, has been published in Minumsa's World Literature Collection. Translator Yeon Jin-hee, who showcased her youthful and delicate sensibility through "Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace," has created a new readership for Russian classics, has been in charge of the translation.
The illustrations by Leonid Pasternak, the father of Russian author Boris Pasternak, who is well known for his novel Doctor Zhivago, and a famous painter, have been added to help readers understand and enjoy the book.
"Resurrection" is Tolstoy's masterpiece, completed after he was over seventy. It is an homage to 19th-century Russian literature, including Gogol, Pushkin, and Dostoevsky, and contains the ultimate insight into humanity and salvation that connects with "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina."
While Tolstoy points out the irrational social structure and religious contradictions of 19th-century Russia, he also discovers the possibility of spiritual 'resurrection' in the human figure shaken by love for others.
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He remembered Maslennikov's indifference when he spoke of what was happening in prison.
I remembered the cruelty of the escort officer who refused to give up his seat in the carriage and paid no attention to the woman suffering from acid refusal on the train.
'It was only because they were doing their job that all those people were so insensitive that they could not even feel the simplest feelings of compassion.
Because they were people performing their duties, humanity was not permeated.
Just like rain can't seep into paved ground.'
--- p.256
Because love between people is the fundamental law of human life.
In fact, you can force work, but you can't force love.
That doesn't mean you can treat people without love.
Especially if you ask them for something.
If you don't feel love for humans, it's better to just stay quiet.
--- p.259
The reason these women became close was also because they both felt disgusted by sexual love.
A woman hated it because she knew the horror of that love deep down in her bones.
Another woman, who had never experienced that love, saw it as something incomprehensible and at the same time a disgusting thing that insulted human dignity.
--- p.291
And then there was Katyusha, walking briskly along the edge of the road with Simonson.
(…) Naturally, he should have been happy to see Katyusha, who had won the love of a man like Simonson and was now firmly on the right path to goodness, but Nekhlyudov was still heartbroken and could not shake off the pain.
--- p.391
“After that night, a completely new life began for Nekhlyudov.
Not so much because he had entered into new living conditions, but because everything that happened from then on took on a completely different meaning for him than before.
The future will show how this new period of life will end.”
I remembered the cruelty of the escort officer who refused to give up his seat in the carriage and paid no attention to the woman suffering from acid refusal on the train.
'It was only because they were doing their job that all those people were so insensitive that they could not even feel the simplest feelings of compassion.
Because they were people performing their duties, humanity was not permeated.
Just like rain can't seep into paved ground.'
--- p.256
Because love between people is the fundamental law of human life.
In fact, you can force work, but you can't force love.
That doesn't mean you can treat people without love.
Especially if you ask them for something.
If you don't feel love for humans, it's better to just stay quiet.
--- p.259
The reason these women became close was also because they both felt disgusted by sexual love.
A woman hated it because she knew the horror of that love deep down in her bones.
Another woman, who had never experienced that love, saw it as something incomprehensible and at the same time a disgusting thing that insulted human dignity.
--- p.291
And then there was Katyusha, walking briskly along the edge of the road with Simonson.
(…) Naturally, he should have been happy to see Katyusha, who had won the love of a man like Simonson and was now firmly on the right path to goodness, but Nekhlyudov was still heartbroken and could not shake off the pain.
--- p.391
“After that night, a completely new life began for Nekhlyudov.
Not so much because he had entered into new living conditions, but because everything that happened from then on took on a completely different meaning for him than before.
The future will show how this new period of life will end.”
--- p.446
Publisher's Review
Fallen Man Dreams of Spiritual Resurrection
“In the love between a man and a woman, there is always a moment when that love reaches its peak, when there is no consciousness, no reason, and not even sensuality.
“That Easter night was such a moment for Nekhlyudov.” (Volume 1, p. 130)
Prince Nekhlyudov sits on the jury at Katyusha's trial, where she is accused of murder.
During his college days, the Duke had a pure affection for Katyusha.
However, when they reunited as soldiers, he manipulated Katyusha's emotions and body as he had learned from other men, and gave her money, after which Katyusha fell into an endless abyss of distrust towards humans.
In the end, even in the retrial, the innocent are sentenced to prison due to irresponsible lawyers and jurors.
Witnessing this scene, Nekhlyudov, burdened by the guilt that had been weighing on him for a long time, begins to exert all his energy to get Katyusha out of prison.
A positive influence, a motivation to write
It is said that Tolstoy wrote "Resurrection" to help the Dukhoborites who were being oppressed by the government.
Dukhoborism was a Christian sect that existed in Russia since the 18th century. It denied the church and refused to pay taxes and serve in the military, and was therefore persecuted by the government.
During the government's forced relocation of these people, abuse and violence were committed, and upon hearing this news, Tolstoy made every effort to stop the violence, including appealing to international public opinion.
In particular, he broke his rule of not receiving royalties for works written after 1881 and desperately finished "Resurrection," which he was writing, and signed a publishing contract with the weekly magazine "Niva" for an advance payment of 12,000 rubles, which he used to cover his travel expenses.
In this way, 『Resurrection』 can be said to be a masterpiece of Tolstoy's later years, which began with questions about human society from the writing process, but still mobilized all of his abilities, believing in its positive influence.
Being a 'wavering human' is enough
“After that night, a completely new life began for Nekhlyudov.
Not so much because he had entered into new living conditions, but because everything that happened from then on took on a completely different meaning for him than before.
“The future will show how this new period of life will end.” (Volume 2, p. 446)
None of the characters in 'Resurrection' are absolutely good.
This is true not only of Nekhlyudov, who committed an unforgivable sin against the woman he loved, but also of Katyusha, who chose a life in a glamorous brothel instead of hard labor.
The corruption of society committed in the name of law and institutions is far more chronic and widespread.
Nevertheless, Tolstoy finds a faint possibility of spiritual 'resurrection' in the human figure shaken by shame in conscience and love for others.
And instead of exaggerating this faint light, it reveals a passionate critique and affection for human existence by describing it as a fragmented and unstable entity.
“In the love between a man and a woman, there is always a moment when that love reaches its peak, when there is no consciousness, no reason, and not even sensuality.
“That Easter night was such a moment for Nekhlyudov.” (Volume 1, p. 130)
Prince Nekhlyudov sits on the jury at Katyusha's trial, where she is accused of murder.
During his college days, the Duke had a pure affection for Katyusha.
However, when they reunited as soldiers, he manipulated Katyusha's emotions and body as he had learned from other men, and gave her money, after which Katyusha fell into an endless abyss of distrust towards humans.
In the end, even in the retrial, the innocent are sentenced to prison due to irresponsible lawyers and jurors.
Witnessing this scene, Nekhlyudov, burdened by the guilt that had been weighing on him for a long time, begins to exert all his energy to get Katyusha out of prison.
A positive influence, a motivation to write
It is said that Tolstoy wrote "Resurrection" to help the Dukhoborites who were being oppressed by the government.
Dukhoborism was a Christian sect that existed in Russia since the 18th century. It denied the church and refused to pay taxes and serve in the military, and was therefore persecuted by the government.
During the government's forced relocation of these people, abuse and violence were committed, and upon hearing this news, Tolstoy made every effort to stop the violence, including appealing to international public opinion.
In particular, he broke his rule of not receiving royalties for works written after 1881 and desperately finished "Resurrection," which he was writing, and signed a publishing contract with the weekly magazine "Niva" for an advance payment of 12,000 rubles, which he used to cover his travel expenses.
In this way, 『Resurrection』 can be said to be a masterpiece of Tolstoy's later years, which began with questions about human society from the writing process, but still mobilized all of his abilities, believing in its positive influence.
Being a 'wavering human' is enough
“After that night, a completely new life began for Nekhlyudov.
Not so much because he had entered into new living conditions, but because everything that happened from then on took on a completely different meaning for him than before.
“The future will show how this new period of life will end.” (Volume 2, p. 446)
None of the characters in 'Resurrection' are absolutely good.
This is true not only of Nekhlyudov, who committed an unforgivable sin against the woman he loved, but also of Katyusha, who chose a life in a glamorous brothel instead of hard labor.
The corruption of society committed in the name of law and institutions is far more chronic and widespread.
Nevertheless, Tolstoy finds a faint possibility of spiritual 'resurrection' in the human figure shaken by shame in conscience and love for others.
And instead of exaggerating this faint light, it reveals a passionate critique and affection for human existence by describing it as a fragmented and unstable entity.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: December 27, 2019
- Page count, weight, size: 512 pages | 566g | 132*225*25mm
- ISBN13: 9788937443671
- ISBN10: 8937443678
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