The Confessions of Saint Augustine

Focusing on his tumultuous youth and profound transformation, this work presents Augustine's journey from sin to faith in Christianity. As the first Western autobiography, it serves as a significant influence on Christian literature for centuries. Although not a full autobiography, it offers the most detailed account of a single individual's life from the 4th and 5th centuries, highlighting Augustine's deep remorse for his past immorality and his quest for redemption.