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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.
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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