The Free Age Press stands for an attempt to assist in spreading the deepest convictions of the noblest spirits of every age and race that life has an essentially religious meaning, and that man's true aim and happiness consists in unity in reason and love in place of the present insane and unhappy struggle which is bringing and can bring real good to no one; and that to attain this end the old way is still the best;- we must each strive to eliminate from ourselves those false conceptions and false desiresreligious, social, economic,-which now alienate us one from the other, and endeavour to return to a simpler way of existence in accordance with reason, justice, and love. The writings of Leo Tolstoy being to-day perhaps the most definite expression of these truly Christian and universally religious aspirations, and, moreover, being specially accessible to us through a close personal connection, The Free Age Press is for the present associating itself entirely with cheap editions of his extant religious, social, and ethical works, and his unpublished and new writings. We earnestly trust that all who sympathise will continue to assist us in circulating these books. No private person has benefited or will benefit financially by the existence of The Free Age Press; the books are issued free of copyright, so that any one may reprint them who wishes; and any profits made (necessarily small) will go to assist the same work in the Russian language. For the hundreds of kindly letters received from all parts of the world, and the practical help in publicity which has enabled us to circulate upwards of 200,000 booklets and 250,000 leaflets since July 1900, we are very grateful, and tender our hearty thanks. All letters, orders, etc., should be addressed to THE FREE AGE PRESS (English Branch), Christchurch, Hants. We should be glad to extend our list of friends to whom new books are sent as issued, payment being made on receipt of books. The present new uniform series can be obtained through the same trade channels as before, particulars of which are given elsewhere, but direct orders through the post are very welcome. April 1902. BR125 1902 Uniform with this Book "On Life." By LEO TOLSTOY. A new Translation of this little-known book-"a book which is of especial value as a key to Tolstoy's method and belief" (Mr. H. W. Massingham). Paper covers, 6d. nett; post free, 74d. Flexible cloth, gilt, gilt top, Is. nett; post free, 1s. 2d. Leather, gilt, gilt top, 25. nett; post free, 2s. 2d. "What is Religion?" An entirely new work which Tolstoy has just completed, together with several other new and recent articles and letters. Prices as "On Life." We hope eventually to issue the whole of Tolstoy's writings since 1878, in volumes uniform with this book. |