Description
Leo Tolstoy's profound novella explores the life and impending death of Ivan Ilyich, a man who has meticulously crafted a life of superficial success and social standing. When a sudden illness forces him to confront his own mortality, Ivan is thrust into a harrowing journey of self-reflection and existential crisis. Through his agonizing experience, Tolstoy masterfully probes the nature of a life lived authentically versus one spent in societal pretense, ultimately questioning what truly matters in the face of death. This powerful work delves into themes of suffering, spiritual awakening, and the search for meaning, offering a stark yet ultimately hopeful examination of the human condition.
Available Editions
paperback
Waking Lion Press
Published Aug 3, 2006
86 pages
ISBN: 9781600964336
paperback
CreateSpace
Published Dec 3, 2011
ISBN: 9781468014310
mass_market
Quasi Edições
Published Jan 1, 2008
92 pages
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Details
First Published
1886
Language
eng
Translation
From: rus
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