Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy, Fiction, Literary

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Set in 1840s Petersburg, the story follows Prince Stepan Kasatsky, an officer destined for greatness, who unexpectedly leaves his promising military career and breaks off his engagement to a favored maid of honor. His decision to retire to a monastery and embrace monastic life raises eyebrows among his peers, who struggle to understand his motivations. The narrative explores themes of inner conflict and the quest for meaning, revealing a profound journey toward spiritual fulfillment that contrasts sharply with societal expectations.