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The Death of Ivan Ilych

The Death of Ivan Ilych

Tolstoy, Leo
Maude, Louise
Maude, Aylmer

Paperback

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

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ISBN10: 9370896155
ISBN13: 9789370896154
Publisher: Fingerprint
Pages: 88
Language: English
This book is a harrowing masterpiece of realist fiction that forces a profound confrontation with mortality, stripping away the pretenses of high-society life to reveal a transformative journey toward spiritual truth and authentic redemption.

Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych is a towering achievement of realist fiction, offering a profound and harrowing meditation on the nature of a life well-lived. The novella chronicles the final months of a high-ranking judge who, after a seemingly minor injury, is forced to confront the terrifying reality of his own mortality. Tolstoy masterfully strips away the superficialities of the Russian middle class, exposing the artificial life of professional status and social etiquette as utterly hollow in the face of death. As Ivan's physical agony intensifies, his spiritual isolation deepens, leading to a searing internal dialogue regarding the choices that defined his existence. Ultimately, the story transcends its bleak premise, transforming into a powerful narrative of spiritual awakening. It remains an essential, universal masterpiece that challenges readers to seek authenticity and compassion long before the final curtain falls.

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