Father Sergius

About “Father Sergius”

"Father Sergius" is a short story written by Leo Tolstoy between 1890 and 1898 and first published in 1911, after his death. The story explores themes of spiritual conflict and personal struggle. It follows the character of Father Sergius, a monk who faces internal and external challenges. The narrative reflects Tolstoy's interest in religious and moral questions. The story was not published during Tolstoy's lifetime. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)