The Awakening

“The Awakening” is a book by Leo Tolstoy written during the period of 1889—1899.<br/><br/>It tells the story of a nobleman overburdened with the sin he has committed. This sin concerns a young peasant woman whom he seduced and then left. He lives the ordinary life of a self-proud rich man until he encounters his former lover. The place where they see each other is the court, and the girl is being accused.<br/><br/>This is the translation by William E. Smith, which is easy to read and understand. It is one of the best translations of the work ever published.