A Confession

A Confession

1880 • 98 pages

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This work marks the author's movement from the pursuit of aesthetic ideals toward matters of religious and philosophical consequence. The poignant text describes Tolstoy's heartfelt reexamination of Christian orthodoxy and subsequent spiritual awakening. Generations of readers have been inspired by this timeless account of one man's struggle for faith and meaning in life.


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Short book but twice as long as it needs to be. Tolstoy seems to say everything at least twice. Issue is important and deep but doesn't seem to be resolved.

June 29, 2023

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