"The Confession of Saint Augustine" is a classic work of the American writer William Dean Howells. The book tells the story of a young man named Thomas Lawrence, who risks everything to save the woman he loves from misfortune. He begins his long journey of selfless mission that challenges his faith, mind and heart. The book explores themes of faith, morality, love and compromise, questioning the values and beliefs of the main character. "The Confession of St. Augustine" is a famous and tragic meditation on loyalty and universal values that leaves readers with questions about their own beliefs and actions.