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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories

By Leo Tolstoy
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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy explores profound themes of life, death, and moral redemption through the eyes of Ivan Ilyich, a high-court judge who examines the meaning of his existence as he faces a terminal illness. The collection also includes other tales that delve into human struggles, examining themes of love, faith, and the pursuit of happiness. Tolstoy masterfully portrays the psychological and spiritual battles individuals face, prompting readers to reflect on their own lives and values.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate profoundly introspective tales that explore the human condition with depth and sensitivity. Fans of classic literature will appreciate Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and rich character development, which illuminate themes of life, death, and the pursuit of meaning within the everyday struggles of ordinary people.

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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories

This intensely moving story of Ivan Ilyich's lonely end is one of the masterpieces of Tolstoy's late fiction.

The ten other stories in this collection include 'The Kreutzer Sonata', 'The Devil', and 'Hadji Murat' which has been described by Harold Bloom as 'the best story in the world'.

Magnificent new translation of Tolstoy' fiction by the acclaimed duo behind War and Peace

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Magnificent new translation of Tolstoy's fiction by the acclaimed duo behind War and Peace.

'As good as anything Tolstoy ever wrote... Self-assured, vital, unforgettable' — Guardian

The title story of this collection is about a man battling a mysterious illness. His family visit his bedside, their faces masks of concern. His colleagues pay their respects but only think of the advantages created by his death. This intensely moving story of Ivan Ilyich's lonely end is one of the masterpieces of Tolstoy's late fiction.

The ten other stories in this collection include The Kreutzer Sonata, The Devil, and Hadji Murat, which has been described by Harold Bloom as 'the best story in the world'.

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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy is regarded as a masterpiece, praised for its simplicity, power, and profound insight into death's encroachment on an unprepared man's life. Critics from various publications highlight the novella's emotional impact and Tolstoy's ability to convey genuine human experiences, regardless of the translation. The work's exploration of dying is often cited as one of the most insightful portrayals of this universal process.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099541066

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Richard Pevear
  • Translated by Larissa Volokhonsky
  • Translated by Richard Pevear
  • Translated by Larissa Volokhonsky

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 514g

Pages: 528

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Fiction General Fiction Leo Tolstoy Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Leo Tolstoy was born in central Russia on 9 September 1828. In 1852 he published his first work, the autobiographical Childhood. He served in the army during the Crimean War and his Sevastopol Sketches (1855-6) are based on his experiences. His two most popular masterpieces are War and Peace (1864-69) and Anna Karenina (1875-8). He died in 20 November 1910.

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