Strange Life of Ivan Osokin

The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin is a philosophical novel written by P.D. Ouspensky. The story follows the life of Ivan Osokin, a young man who is given the opportunity to relive his past and change the course of his life. However, despite his best efforts, Ivan finds himself repeating the same mistakes and ultimately ends up in the same place as before. The novel explores themes of free will, determinism, and the concept of time. It raises questions about the nature of existence and the possibility of breaking free from the cycle of repetition. Through Ivan's journey, the reader is forced to confront their own beliefs about the meaning of life and the power of choice. Ouspensky's writing style is both thought-provoking and engaging, making The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin a captivating read for anyone interested in philosophy or existentialism. The novel has been praised for its originality and depth, and is considered a classic of Russian literature.1947. The novel begins: On the screen at Kursk station in Moscow. A bright April day of 1902. A group of friends, who came to see Zinaida Krutitsky and her mother off to the Crimea, stand on the platform by the sleeping-car. Among them Ivan Osokin, a young man about twenty-six. Osokin is visibly agitated although he tries not to show it. Zinaida is talking to her brother, Michail, Osokin's friend, a young officer in the uniform of one of the Moscow Grenadier regiments and two girls. Then she turns to Osokin and walks aside with him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.