| Author |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
| Translator |
Zoria |
| Title |
Ma confession
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confession_(Leo_Tolstoy)
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| Credits |
Produced by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
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| Summary |
"Ma confession" by Graf Leo Tolstoy is a philosophical and autobiographical essay written in the late 19th century. The text serves as a profound exploration of the author's existential struggles, detailing his loss of faith and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy reflects on his upbringing in the Orthodox Church, his eventual disillusionment with religion, and the moral confusion he experienced throughout his life. At the start of the essay, Tolstoy recounts his early experiences with faith and doubt, revealing how he abandoned the religious teachings instilled in him during childhood. He describes a progression of thought that leads him to question not only the essence of faith but also the very purpose of life itself. The opening raises significant philosophical inquiries about existence, morality, and the impact of societal expectations, illustrating the internal conflict and despair that accompany a search for truth in a seemingly indifferent world. This initial exploration sets the stage for a deeper examination of life's meaning and the nature of happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Christian life
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| Subject |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910
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| Subject |
Faith
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46447 |
| Release Date |
Jul 29, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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