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The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin is a novel written by P.D. Ouspensky, first published in 1947. The book tells the story of Ivan Osokin, a young man who is dissatisfied with his life and longs to change it. He is given the opportunity to relive his life again from the age of 10, but despite his efforts to change his fate, he finds himself repeating the same mistakes and falling into the same patterns.The novel explores themes of destiny, free will, and the nature of time. It is a philosophical work that challenges the reader to question the meaning of life and the choices we make. The book is written in a dream-like style, with surreal and fantastical elements that add to its mystical atmosphere.The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin is considered to be one of Ouspensky's most important works, and it has been praised for its originality and depth. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality, or the human condition.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.