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Resurrection

Resurrection

Hanau, C.

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1025439953
ISBN13: 9781025439952
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Resurrection is a powerful operatic libretto based on the final, monumental novel by Leo Tolstoy. Adapted by Cesare Hanau, this work provides the dramatic framework for Franco Alfano's acclaimed opera, delving into the deep complexities of human guilt, societal injustice, and moral salvation. The narrative centers on Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov, a nobleman whose life takes a transformative turn when he is summoned to serve on a jury for a trial involving Katyusha, a woman he seduced and abandoned years prior. Driven by a desperate need to atone for his past sins, Nekhlyudov follows Katyusha into the hardships of Siberia, seeking her pardon and his own spiritual rebirth.

This adaptation captures the essence of Tolstoy's social critique while focusing the emotional weight onto the personal journey of its protagonists. Through evocative dialogue and dramatic tension, Resurrection explores the conflict between class privilege and the dictates of the conscience. It stands as a significant literary contribution to the world of music, reflecting the early 20th-century interest in translating epic Russian realism for the operatic stage. This text remains a vital resource for understanding the narrative and thematic depth behind one of Alfano's most enduring works.

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