Father Sergius

'Father Sergius' is a story by Leo Tolstoy, first published posthumously in 1911. The main character of the story is Prince Stepan Kasatsky, who, having forsaken his accustomed lifestyle, enters a monastery in hopes of conquering lust and pride and attaining true spiritual strength. Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy became a cornerstone of world literature thanks to his philosophical novels such as 'Anna Karenina', 'Resurrection', 'War and Peace', 'The Prisoner of the Caucasus', 'After the Ball', among others. Leo Tolstoy's oeuvre exerted a profound influence on the development of not only Russian but also global literature. His works delve into profound philosophical themes, exploring enduring questions such as life and death, emotions and obligations, love and integrity.