As a result of his controversial works criticizing the Russian government and the Russian Orthodox Church, Tolstoy was excommunicated in 1901, dismissing the event lightly as he continued his search for a practical religion.
He felt undeserving of the wealth and fame he had accumulated, while millions around him were illiterate and afflicted,. "A Confession and Other Religious Works" is the product of years of introspection, resulting in a drastic reorientation of Tolstoy\'s beliefs and values.
As a result of his controversial works criticizing the Russian government and the Russian Orthodox Church, Tolstoy was excommunicated in 1901, dismissing the event lightly as he continued his search for a practical religion