Auferstehung (Resurrection) is a profound and compelling novel by Leo Tolstoy, exploring themes of redemption, social injustice, and spiritual awakening. Set in late 19th-century Russia, the story follows Prince Nekhlyudov, a nobleman who seeks to atone for a past sin that led to the ruin of a young woman, Katyusha Maslova. His journey takes him from the opulent world of the Russian aristocracy to the harsh realities of prison camps and Siberian exile.As Nekhlyudov confronts the consequences of his actions, he undergoes a profound moral transformation, questioning the values and privileges of his social class. Tolstoy masterfully portrays the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, justice and corruption, and individual responsibility and societal indifference. "Auferstehung" is a powerful indictment of social inequality and a moving testament to the possibility of personal redemption through compassion and selflessness. This edition brings Tolstoy's masterpiece to a new generation of German readers, inviting them to grapple with its timeless themes and enduring moral questions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.