Zhivago (Doctor)

"Doctor Zhivago" is a novel written by Boris Pasternak, published in 1957. Set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent civil war, it follows the life of Yuri Zhivago, a sensitive physician and poet who struggles to find love and meaning amidst the chaos of war and political turmoil. The book explores themes of love, fate, and the conflict between personal desires and historical forces. It was controversial in the Soviet Union for its criticism of the revolution and was eventually banned there, but it gained international acclaim and was adapted into a successful film in 1965.