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Book · 1886

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

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Existential dread Satirical moral judgement Death close up Slow unraveling Bittersweet reckoning Social status failure

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Release
1886

Synopsis

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.

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