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Death of Ivan Ilyich

Book • 1886
The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a novella by Leo Tolstoy, published in 1886.

It tells the story of Ivan Ilyich, a judge who, after a terminal illness, undergoes a profound transformation as he confronts the meaninglessness of his life.

Through his suffering, Ivan comes to realize the artificiality of his existence and seeks a more authentic connection with others.

The novella explores themes of mortality, morality, and the search for true meaning in life.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Jenann Ismael
as the source of a passage describing the experience of impending death and loss.
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Naima Reza
as a suggestion for Russian literature, specifically highlighting "Death of Ivan Ilyich".
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Michelle Kuo
as a story read with incarcerated people at San Quentin, prompting discussions about life's purpose.
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Eddie Hood
as a book that might change your life.
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Naima Reza
as a book about aging.
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Breht
as the perfect example of the inauthentic way to live a life.
[BEST OF] On Mysticism: Ego, Suffering, & Love
Mentioned when reflecting on generativity versus stagnation and questioning one's life choices.
Erickson's Stages of Psychosocial Development: Identity, Struggle, and the Psychology of Becoming

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