A Confession (Aziloth Books): Leo Tolstoy and the meaning of Life

by Leo Tolstoy, Aylmer Maude

Overview

Leo Tolstoy was much more than a writer of world famous novels. An avid social thinker, he was a supporter of 'Georgism' a revolutionary economic theory that advocated the abolition of all taxes except those on land ownership (see Progress and Poverty, Aziloth Book).

But in early middle age Tolstoy suffered a spiritual crisis, enduring recurrent bouts of religious and moral misgivings which took over three decades to resolve. My Confession (the original title, better known today as A Confession) is the great man's account of these trials, of his anguish, confusion and missteps, and of his final reconciliation with faith, Deity and the purpose of life.

This simple, beautifully constructed account of a great writer's spiritual journey will chime with all those who have sought after the true meaning of existence and the transcendent verities lying behind all religious life. While you may not fully agree with his conclusion, Tolstoy's My Confession will both uplift and give new insights into the multifarious - and at times surprising - associations between emotion, reason and faith.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781911405153
Publisher:	Aziloth Books
Publication date:	08/25/2016
Pages:	102
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.21(d)

About the Author

A Russian author of novels, short stories, plays, and philosophical essays, Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was born into an aristocratic family and is best known for the epic books War and Peace and Anna Karenina, regarded as two of the greatest works of Russian literature. After serving in the Crimean War, Tolstoy retired to his estate and devoted himself to writing, farming, and raising his large family. His novels and outspoken social polemics brought him world-wide fame.

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 6
Chapter 2 11
Chapter 3 16
Chapter 4 22
Chapter 5 28
Chapter 6 35
Chapter 7 44
Chapter 8 50
Chapter 9 54
Chapter 10 60
Chapter 11 65
Chapter 12 69
Chapter 13 75
Chapter 14 80
Chapter 15 84
Chapter 16 89