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US: Independently published, 2023. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. A new translation into modern American English directly from the original Russian manuscript. This edition contains an Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Tolstoy's life and works, and a glossary of philosophic terminology used throughout Tolstoy's literature and philosophy. Leo Tolstoy's "Confession" is a deeply introspective and philosophical work in which the renowned author recounts his spiritual journey and search for meaning and truth. Published in 1884, this autobiographical essay explores Tolstoy's struggle with existential questions and his dissatisfaction with the materialistic pursuits that dominated his earlier life. Through a frank exploration of his inner conflicts, the book explores the timeless themes of morality, faith and the human condition. "Confession" has immense literary value as a masterpiece of introspection, offering readers profound insights into the mind of one of history's greatest writers. Its historical impact lies in its influence on the subsequent development of Tolstoy's spiritual philosophy, which would eventually inspire movements such as Tolstoyan Christianity and non-violent resistance. This classic remains a timeless exploration of the inner workings of the human soul and continues to resonate with readers seeking deeper understanding and meaning in life.
Synopsis
Count Leo Tolstoy was born on September 9, 1828, in Yasnaya Polyana, Russia. Orphaned at nine, he was brought up by an elderly aunt and educated by French tutors until he matriculated at Kazan University in 1844. In 1847, he gave up his studies and, after several aimless years, volunteered for military duty in the army, serving as a junior officer in the Crimean War before retiring in 1857. In 1862, Tolstoy married Sophie Behrs, a marriage that was to become, for him, bitterly unhappy. His diary, started in 1847, was used for self-study and self-criticism; it served as the source from which he drew much of the material that appeared not only in his great novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877), but also in his shorter works. Seeking religious justification for his life, Tolstoy evolved a new Christianity based upon his own interpretation of the Gospels. Yasnaya Polyana became a mecca for his many converts At the age of eighty-two, while away from home, the writer suffered a break down in his health in Astapovo, Riazan, and he died there on November 20, 1910.
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- Infinity Books Japan
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Confession
- Author
- Tolstoy, Leo
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Place of Publication
- US
- Date Published
- 2023
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