Publisher's Synopsis
The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin is a philosophical novel written by P.D. Ouspensky. The book follows the story of Ivan Osokin, a young man who feels trapped in his life and unable to change his fate. He is given the opportunity to travel back in time and relive his life, hoping to make different choices and alter his destiny. However, he soon realizes that he is repeating the same mistakes and falling into the same patterns, ultimately leading him back to his original life. The novel explores themes of fate, free will, and the cyclical nature of life. Ouspensky's writing style is introspective and thought-provoking, making the reader question their own choices and the paths they have taken in life. The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its philosophical musings and relatable characters.1947. The novel begins: On the screen at Kursk station in Moscow. A bright April day of 1902. A group of friends, who came to see Zinaida Krutitsky and her mother off to the Crimea, stand on the platform by the sleeping-car. Among them Ivan Osokin, a young man about twenty-six. Osokin is visibly agitated although he tries not to show it. Zinaida is talking to her brother, Michail, Osokin's friend, a young officer in the uniform of one of the Moscow Grenadier regiments and two girls. Then she turns to Osokin and walks aside with him.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.
