What I Believe - Couverture souple

Tolstoy, Leo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 141794952X ISBN 13 : 9781417949526

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

""What I Believe"" is a collection of essays by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, in which he explores his personal beliefs and philosophy of life. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including religion, ethics, politics, and social issues. Tolstoy discusses his rejection of traditional Christianity and his belief in a more personal and direct relationship with God. He also emphasizes the importance of non-violent resistance and the rejection of materialism. Throughout the book, Tolstoy's writing is characterized by his clear and concise style, as well as his commitment to living a simple and moral life. Overall, ""What I Believe"" offers a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.1885. Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest of all novelists. His collected works number 90 and critics regard War and Peace and Anna Karenina as his two masterpieces. Following the publication of Anna Karenina Tolstoy's life had undergone a complete change. He entirely devoted himself to Christ's teaching. In What I Believe Tolstoy contrasts the teachings of Jesus to the dogma and practices of the Orthodox Church. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

“What I Believe“ (Russian: V chem moia viera?) is a work by Leo Tolstoy in which he expounds his general views on life.

This edition of the book was banned following its publication in Russia. In February 1901, the Russian Orthodox Church excommunicated Leo Tolstoy.

The author describes the changes which happened to his mind. He also tells about the long way he had covered before coming to his ideas. The basis for the latter is also described in this book, proving them to be well-grounded and thought-out.

Deputy of the First State Duma Victor Obninsky wrote the following in the newspaper Utro Rossii (Russian Morning) on November 4, 1910, “…What do we have to justify our new crime?.. We ruined Pushkin and Lermontov, drove Gogol insane, sent Dostoyevsky to rot in prison, exiled Turgenev to foreign land, and finally threw Tolstoy, eighty-two years of age, onto a wooden bench at an out-of-the-way station!.. Our life seems to be a ceaseless descent into a bottomless dull pit, where nothingness, a spiritual death, awaits us.”

Biographie de l'auteur

Leo Tolstoy criticized the Russian Orthodox Church in harsh terms for postponing the original Christian ideals to its own interests. The Russian Ministry of Interior passed a circular order prohibiting the publication of any telegrams, news, and articles expressing sympathy with the writer and criticizing the Synod’s decision. However, Russian glass plant workers presented Tolstoy with a large lump of glass. The lump had the following engraved in gold on it, “You share the fate of many great people in advance of their time, dearest Leo Tolstoy! They used to be burned at the stake and sent to rot in prison or exile before. Let the pharisaic ‘high priests’ excommunicate you. Russian people will always be proud of you, outstanding, much appreciated and greatly admired as you are.”

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 141794952X
• ISBN 13: 9781417949526
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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