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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories: A Masterpiece of Russian Realism

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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories (Vintage Classics)

by Leo Tolstoy

4.7 out of 5

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Leo Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time, and his short stories are considered masterpieces of Russian realism. The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories is a collection of some of Tolstoy's most famous and acclaimed stories, offering a profound exploration of the human condition.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

The title story of the collection, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, is a powerful and moving tale of a man's confrontation with his own mortality. Ivan Ilyich is a successful lawyer who has always lived a comfortable and privileged life. However, when he is diagnosed with a terminal illness, his world is turned upside down.

As Ivan Ilyich faces the inevitability of his own death, he is forced to confront the meaninglessness of his previous existence. He realizes that he has spent his life chasing after material possessions and social status, while neglecting the truly important things in life, such as love, friendship, and family.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a deeply moving and thought-provoking story that explores the universal themes of life, death, and the meaning of human existence.

Other Stories

In addition to The Death of Ivan Ilyich, this collection also includes several other of Tolstoy's most famous and acclaimed stories, including:

The Kreutzer Sonata: A passionate and controversial story about love, marriage, and jealousy.
Master and Man: A moving tale of a master and his servant who are stranded in a snowstorm.
Three Deaths: A story that explores the different ways in which people die.

These stories are all masterpieces of Russian realism, offering a profound exploration of the human condition. They are essential reading for anyone interested in Russian literature or in the works of Leo Tolstoy.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories is a collection of some of Leo Tolstoy's most famous and acclaimed short stories. These stories are considered masterpieces of Russian realism and offer a profound exploration of the human condition. They are essential reading for anyone interested in Russian literature or in the works of Leo Tolstoy.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories (Vintage Classics)

by Leo Tolstoy

4.7 out of 5