Death of Ivan Ilych

Смерть Ивана Ильича

By Leo Tolstoy · Лев Толстой

First published 1887

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This satirical novella tells the story of the life and early death of a high court judge. Ivan Ilych is proud of his achievements and his status in society, despite his poor relations with his wife which renders his home life bleak and joyless. When he becomes hopelessly ill he begins to realize that he has not after all lived the good life he had supposed he was enjoying.

Published: 1887
Pages: 76
Elsewhere: Open Library