Tolstoy’s attempts to educate peasants through an experimental school pushed him to rethink the purpose and limits of education. After marriage he reached artistic heights, yet increasing responsibilities and social tensions began to weigh heavily on his inner life. He gradually felt that success as a writer and landowner could not provide true meaning, leading to a profound spiritual crisis. This turmoil culminated in Confession, where he reexamined life, morality, and faith with radical honesty. The period marks a decisive transition in which artistic achievement and inner collapse intersect to reshape his entire philosophical direction.
The Life of Tolstoy: First Fifty Years Part 3 | 경남교육 전자도서관
