Cover of A Confession by Leo Tolstoy

A Confession

by Leo Tolstoy

104 pages~2 hrs

Discover the raw, spiritual awakening of a literary legend facing his darkest hour.

At the peak of his literary fame, Leo Tolstoy confronted a soul-crushing void that success and wealth could not fill. This raw and intensely personal memoir tracks his desperate search for a reason to live, bridging the gap between profound despair and the discovery of enduring faith.

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