The Death of Ivan Ilyitch

Leo Tolstoy

The story revolves around the life and death of a high-court judge who lives a seemingly ordinary and comfortable life with his family. However, upon falling ill, he undergoes a spiritual crisis that forces him to re-evaluate his existence. As Ivan's health deteriorates, he becomes increasingly obsessed with his own mortality and the meaninglessness of his life. He is unable to find solace in his material possessions or social status, and instead begins to question the purpose of his existence. Through Ivan's struggles, Tolstoy critiques the societal values of... AI Generated Content

~1886 CE

Available in: English