A Confession by Leo Tolstoy
In this philosophical treatise, the author embarks on a profound existential inquiry, reflecting on the crisis of meaning in his own life. Despite his literary success and social standing, he is plagued by a deep sense of despair and contemplates suicide. Through an intense process of questioning and self-examination, he explores various avenues of thought, including science, philosophy, and the wisdom of the common people. Ultimately, he finds solace in the Christian faith, embracing a spiritual awakening that leads him to a new understanding of life's purpose and a rejection of his previous materialistic and hedonistic lifestyle. The work is a candid exploration of the author's search for truth and the moral and spiritual convictions that result from this quest.
The 7150th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1882
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 70-200
- Words
- 23,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)