Tolstoy, Leo
A Confession (Annotated)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781518762208
- author:
- Tolstoy, Leo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 82
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Confession (annotated) by Leo Tolstoy is a poignant exploration of existential crisis and the search for meaning in life. Written between 1879 and 1880, this autobiographical work chronicles Tolstoy's struggle to come to terms with the inevitability of death. Tolstoy poses the fundamental question: what is the purpose of life if God does not exist? His answer lies in a thought-provoking fable about a man clinging to a branch in a well, surrounded by the relentless march of time. The story highlights four possible attitudes towards this dilemma, each with its own moral implications. This concise and deeply personal work offers a unique insight into Tolstoy's philosophical and spiritual struggles, making it a compelling read for those interested in philosophy, religion, and the human condition.