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The Death of Ivan Ilyich: A Profound Meditation on Life, Mortality, and Meaning (Large Print Deluxe Hardcover Edition For Easy Reading) (Large Print Edition)
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 97
ISBN13: 9781806984916
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Nov 15 2025
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Death of Ivan Ilyich is one of Leo Tolstoy's most profound and spiritually searing works. The novella tells the story of a respected judge whose comfortable life is upended by a mysterious and incurable illness.
As his body deteriorates, Ivan Ilyich begins to unravel emotionally and spiritually-confronting the fear of death and the unbearable emptiness of his choices.
In this modern translation, Tolstoy's haunting reflections on mortality, denial, and the meaning of a good life are presented with clarity and resonance for the contemporary reader. Far more than a meditation on death, this novella is a wake-up call to live with authenticity, compassion, and purpose.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Soul-Piercing Exploration of Death and Meaning - Follow Ivan Ilyich as he grapples with the existential weight of a life unlived.
- A Universal Story About the Human Condition - Experience one of the most powerful literary examinations of fear, denial, and acceptance.
- A Modern, Accessible Translation - This edition preserves Tolstoy's stark emotional insight and moral clarity for a new generation.
- A Masterpiece of Spiritual and Psychological Realism - Learn why this novella is considered one of the greatest meditations on mortality ever written.
If you've ever asked yourself what it means to truly live-this book will change the way you see life and death forever.
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