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Exploring themes of greed, purity, and corruption, this poignant tale delves into the life of Ivan Ilyich, a high court judge whose careerist mindset leads to a profound confrontation with mortality. The narrative offers a stark examination of the destructive nature of prioritizing status, wealth, and power, ultimately serving as a cautionary tale about the soul-corrupting effects of such obsessions. Celebrated as a masterpiece, it provides a hard-hitting perspective on death and the human condition.
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The Death Of Ivan Ilych, Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi
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- Released
- 2017
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi
- Publisher
- Gyan Books
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 58
- ISBN13
- 9789351286158
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Philosophical Topics, Classics, Short Stories, 19th century, Russia, Russian Literature
- Original title
- Smertʹ Ivana Ilʹiča
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of greed, purity, and corruption, this poignant tale delves into the life of Ivan Ilyich, a high court judge whose careerist mindset leads to a profound confrontation with mortality. The narrative offers a stark examination of the destructive nature of prioritizing status, wealth, and power, ultimately serving as a cautionary tale about the soul-corrupting effects of such obsessions. Celebrated as a masterpiece, it provides a hard-hitting perspective on death and the human condition.