Doctor Zhivago is a romantic novel by Boris Pasternak. Set during the Russian Revolution and its aftermath, the story follows the life of Yuri Zhivago, a physician and poet, and his love affair with Lara Antipova. The novel explores the themes of love, war, and the struggle for personal and artistic freedom. Doctor Zhivago is known for its lyrical prose and its portrayal of the human spirit amidst turbulent times.
