Hadji Murat by Leo Tolstoy
The novella centers on the real-life figure Hadji Murat, a 19th-century Chechen rebel commander who, after a falling out with his own leader, Imam Shamil, defects to the Russians for a chance to avenge his family. Caught between the complex military and cultural conflicts of the Russian Empire and the fiercely independent Chechen tribes, Murat's struggle for honor, survival, and revenge reflects the brutal realities of the Caucasian War. As he navigates the treacherous political landscape, his story becomes a poignant exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the dichotomies of human nature.
The 3693rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1912
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 100-200
- Words
- 40,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 40th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)