A Confession and Other Religious Writings

The book explores Tolstoy's profound introspection following his excommunication from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1901. It details his quest for a practical faith, reflecting on the disparity between his privileged life and the suffering of the masses. Through autobiographical narratives, he examines various philosophies and the spiritual insights of ordinary people, seeking answers to life's fundamental questions. Alongside "A Confession," it includes three additional essays that delve into the essence of religion, morality, and the contrasting laws of violence and love.