Doctor Zhivago, written by Boris Pasternak, is a sweeping Russian romance novel set during the Russian Revolution. The story revolves around the life of Yuri Zhivago, a physician and poet, and his love affair with Lara, a woman married to another man. Against the backdrop of war and political turmoil, their love is tested and challenged. Doctor Zhivago is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the struggle to find meaning in a chaotic world.