The Death Of Ivan Ilych

Autor*innen

• Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi

Parameter

• 58 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Historisches Thema
• Klassiker
• Kurzgeschichten
• Philosophisches Thema

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover