Force

By Leo Tolstoy

Book Overview

""Force"" is a novel written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a wealthy Russian aristocrat named Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov. The story begins with Nekhlyudov serving on a jury for a murder trial and realizing that the accused, a maid named Maslova, is someone he had seduced and abandoned years ago. This realization sets off a chain of events that leads Nekhlyudov to question his own morality and the corrupt social system of his time.As the story progresses, Nekhlyudov becomes increasingly disillusioned with his privileged life and begins to seek redemption for his past actions. He becomes involved in the revolutionary movement and attempts to use his influence to bring about social change. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters who represent different aspects of Russian society, including peasants, intellectuals, and government officials.""Force"" is a powerful exploration of the themes of justice, morality, and social responsibility. Tolstoy's vivid descriptions of life in 19th century Russia and his insightful commentary on the human condition make this novel a timeless masterpiece of Russian literature.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pathway of Life: Teaching Love and Wisdom, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766106616.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425348173
• ISBN13: 9781425348175
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"