Tolstoy, Leo
A Confession
- ISBN 13:
- 9781500619329
- author:
- Tolstoy, Leo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 68
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Theology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Leo Tolstoy's A Confession is a deeply personal exploration of one of life's most profound questions: what happens when we confront our own mortality? Written in 1879 to 1880, this short work is a candid account of the author's struggle with existential crisis and his search for meaning. Tolstoy grapples with the idea that if God does not exist, then death becomes inevitable, leaving us to wonder about the purpose of life. He describes four possible attitudes towards this dilemma: ignorance, Epicureanism, and two others. Through a thought-provoking narrative, Tolstoy examines the moral implications of each approach and shares his own inner turmoil as he navigates these complex questions. This book offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature's greatest thinkers, providing insight into the human experience and our universal quest for meaning.