Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy's novel, Resurrection follows Prince Nekhludoff, who serves on a jury and recognizes the defendant, Katerina Maslova, a woman he wronged in his youth who is now accused of poisoning. The passages depict the prison environment, the legal proceedings which seem focused on trivialities rather than justice, and Nekhludoff's internal struggle and developing conviction that he must atone for his past actions by helping Katusha, even contemplating marriage. The text also touches upon societal issues, such as the injustices faced by prisoners, the nature of punishment, and different perspectives on legal reform and personal responsibility.