A Confession

A Confession is a non-fiction book written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. In this book, Tolstoy narrates his personal spiritual journey and the existential crisis he went through in his midlife. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing Tolstoy's life before his spiritual awakening and the second part detailing his newfound beliefs.Tolstoy begins by describing his privileged upbringing and successful career as a writer, which he later realizes did not bring him true happiness or fulfillment. He then delves into his spiritual crisis, where he questions the meaning of life and the existence of God. Tolstoy's search for answers takes him on a journey through various religions and philosophical beliefs, including Christianity, Buddhism, and nihilism.In the second half of the book, Tolstoy explains how he found solace in a simple and humble interpretation of Christianity, which he believed emphasized love and compassion for others. He also discusses his newfound rejection of materialism and his commitment to living a simple and honest life.A Confession is a deeply personal and introspective book that offers insight into Tolstoy's spiritual beliefs and his struggle to find meaning in life. It is a thought-provoking read that explores universal themes of faith, morality, and the human condition.My life came to a standstill. I could breathe, eat, drink, and sleep, and I could not help doing these things; but there was no life, for there were no wishes the fulfillment of which I could consider reasonable. If I desired anything, I knew in advance that whether I satisfied my desire or not, nothing would come of it. Had a fairy come and offered to fulfil my desires I should not have know what to ask.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.