The book "Confessions" by Aurelius Augustine, edited by Norbert Fischer, is part of the renowned Tusculum collection, which has been publishing authoritative editions of Greek and Latin works with German translations since 1923. This edition not only offers the original text but also includes comprehensive notes and an introductory chapter that introduces the reader to the subject matter. The new volumes additionally contain essays that illuminate specific aspects of the works and explain their historical context as well as their reception up to the present day. The high academic quality of these editions makes them indispensable for students encountering an ancient author for the first time, as well as for scholars seeking a deeper understanding of specific aspects of a work. This series is also ideally suited for interested laypeople who wish to engage with antiquity through a reliable German translation.