Yuri Zhivago

"Doctor Zhivago" is a novel by Boris Pasternak, set during the Russian Revolution and World War I. It follows Yuri Zhivago, a physician and poet, as he navigates the chaos of love, war, and societal upheaval. The story explores themes of fate, individual versus societal forces, and the impact of political turmoil on personal lives. Yuri's love for two women—Tonya and Lara—highlights the intersection of personal passion and historical events. The book, banned in the Soviet Union for its themes, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1958, and was later adapted into a famous film.