Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy, Fiction, Literary

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Set in 1840s Petersburg, the story revolves around Prince Stepan Kasatsky, a promising officer who unexpectedly abandons his military career and engagement to a favored maid of honor. He gives away his estate to his sister and retreats to a monastery to embrace monastic life. This surprising decision baffles society, yet for the prince, it feels like a natural progression driven by his inner motivations. The narrative explores themes of personal transformation, societal expectations, and the quest for spiritual fulfillment.