Hadji Murad (1912) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168575159)

Hadji Murad is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy and published in 1912. The story takes place in the 19th century and follows the life of Hadji Murad, a Muslim warrior from the Caucasus region who rebels against the Russian Empire. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the clash of cultures between the Russian and Muslim worlds.Hadji Murad is a charismatic and skilled warrior, who is admired by both his fellow Muslims and the Russians. However, when he decides to switch sides and join the Russians, he becomes a traitor to his people and is forced to flee for his life. He seeks refuge with the Russians, but is eventually betrayed by them as well. The novel follows his journey as he tries to navigate the complex political landscape of the Caucasus region and find a way to survive.Tolstoy's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to create vivid and realistic characters. He uses the story of Hadji Murad to explore deeper issues of morality and the nature of human relationships. The novel is a powerful commentary on the impact of war and political conflict on individuals and communities, and it remains a classic of Russian literature to this day.This Book Is In English.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.

Author: Leo Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 116857515X
ISBN-13: 9781168575159
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d