Resurrection is a novel by Leo Tolstoy that tells the story of a nobleman named Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov who serves on a jury and recognizes a woman named Katerina Maslova as a maid he seduced years ago. Feeling guilty for ruining her life, Nekhlyudov decides to help Maslova and follows her to Siberia where she has been exiled for a crime she did not commit.
Throughout the novel, Nekhlyudov struggles with his own moral beliefs and the injustices of the legal system. He becomes involved in Maslova's trial and tries to prove her innocence, ultimately leading to a spiritual awakening and a desire for redemption.
Resurrection explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the search for meaning in life. It is considered one of Tolstoy's greatest works and a powerful commentary on social issues and the human condition.