The Man who Found the Truth

Name: The Man who Found the Truth
Author: Leonid Andreyev

The novel revolves around a young man's quest for truth and meaning in life. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, questioning the values and principles he was taught by society. Through his experiences, he grapples with the concept of truth and its relationship to morality. As he delves deeper into his search, he encounters various individuals who challenge his perceptions and force him to confront the harsh realities of life. He witnesses the darker aspects of human nature, including cruelty, injustice, and suffering. The young man's journey is marked by a series of intense emotional experiences that ultimately lead him to a profound realization about the nature of truth. His discovery has far-reaching implications for his understanding of himself and the world around him. Throughout the novel, the author explores themes of existentialism, nihilism, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. The narrative is characterized by its philosophical and psychological depth, making it a thought-provoking and introspective read.

By Leonid Andreyev · First published 1907 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction · 11 chapters · 26,742 words

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I was twenty-seven years old and had just maintained my thesis for the degree of Doctor of Mathematics with unusual success, when I was suddenly seized in the middle of the night and thrown into this prison. I shall not narrate to you the details of the monstrous crime of which I was accused -- there are events which people should neither remember nor even know, that they may not acquire a feeling of aversion for themselves; but no doubt there are many people among the living who remember that terrible case and "the human brute," as the newspapers called me at that time. They probably remember how the entire civilised society of the land unanimously demanded that the criminal be put to death, and it is due only to the inexplicable kindness of the man at the head of the Government at the time that I am alive, and I now write these lines for the edification of the weak and the wavering.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Leonid Andreyev
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Allegory
Length: 26,742 words
Structure: 11 chapters, 420 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Philosophical Fiction — The narrative explores deep existential questions and the nature of truth.
Psychological Fiction — The story delves into the inner thoughts and emotional struggles of the characters.
Literary Fiction — The writing style is characterized by its focus on character development and thematic depth.
Drama — The plot involves intense emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas.