Publisher's Synopsis
A Confession is a non-fiction book written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. In this book, Tolstoy shares his personal spiritual journey, which led him to question his own beliefs and ultimately find a new understanding of life.The book begins with Tolstoy describing his privileged upbringing and successful career as a writer. However, despite his success, he begins to feel a sense of emptiness and despair. He becomes disillusioned with the superficiality of his life and begins to question the purpose of existence.Tolstoy then delves into his exploration of various philosophical and religious beliefs, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. He shares his struggles with doubt and skepticism, as well as his eventual realization that true happiness and fulfillment can only be found through a deep connection with God.Throughout the book, Tolstoy reflects on his own experiences and provides insights into the nature of human suffering, the importance of humility, and the power of love. He ultimately concludes that the only way to live a meaningful life is to embrace a simple, humble existence and to seek a deeper connection with the divine.A Confession is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of spirituality and the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of life and the search for meaning.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.
