
Vorrede
I Mein Testament
II Die Frau in der vornehmen Welt An Frau ***
III Die Bestimmung der Krankheiten Aus einem Brief an den Grafen A. P. T.
IV Etwas über die Bedeutung des Wortes
V Über den öffentlichen Vortrag russischer Dichtungen An L**
VI Wie man den Armen helfen soll Aus einem Briefe an A. O. Sm—rn—wa.
VII Über Schukowskis Übersetzung der Odyssee An W. M. Jasykow.
VIII Einige Worte über unsere Kirche und unsere Geistlichkeit. Aus einem Brief an den Grafen A. P. T.
IX Über denselben Gegenstand Aus einem Briefe an den Grafen A. P. T.
A weary yet determined voice guides listeners through a personal testament written on the brink of death. Confronted with illness, the author gathers his most urgent letters—missives that grapple with the pressing questions of his time—and couples them with a few literary essays and a solemn will. The collection reveals a mind striving to turn fragile health into lasting purpose, offering candid reflections on duty, compassion, and the fragile line between life and loss.
The narrative unfolds as the writer prepares for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, seeking both spiritual renewal and a chance to make amends. He openly asks for forgiveness for past missteps, urging readers to share his words with those less fortunate. Listeners will encounter a blend of earnest confession, moral inquiry, and a quiet call to generosity, all delivered with a humility that invites contemplation long after the final page is turned.
Language
de
Duration
~10 hours (601K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.
Release date
2017-12-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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