The Death of Ivan Ilych
by Leo Tolstoy, Aylmer Maude
The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy, Aylmer Maude holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 46.4K reader ratings. First published in 1886. The book spans 86 pages.
About The Death of Ivan Ilych
Hailed as one of the world's supreme masterpieces on the subject of death and dying, The Death of Ivan Ilyich is the story of a worldly careerist, a high court judge who has never given the inevitability of his dying so much as a passing thought. But one day, death announces itself to him, and to his shocked surprise, he is brought face to face with his own mortality. How, Tolstoy asks, does an unreflective man confront his one and only moment of truth?This short novel was an artistic culmination of a profound spiritual crisis in Tolstoy's life, a nine-year period following the publication of Anna Karenina during which he wrote not a word of fiction.A thoroughly absorbing, and, at times, terrifying glimpse into the abyss of death, it is also a strong testament to the possibility of finding spiritual salvation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Leo Tolstoy, Aylmer Maude |
| Published | 1886 |
| Pages | 86 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 46,357 |
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What genre is The Death of Ivan Ilych?
The Death of Ivan Ilych is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Death of Ivan Ilych worth reading?
Based on 46.4K reader ratings, The Death of Ivan Ilych has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Death of Ivan Ilych?
The Death of Ivan Ilych has 86 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Death of Ivan Ilych?
The Death of Ivan Ilych was written by Leo Tolstoy, Aylmer Maude. It was first published in 1886.
What is the ISBN for The Death of Ivan Ilych?
The ISBN-13 for The Death of Ivan Ilych is 9781600964340.0.
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