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The Death of Ivan Ilyich

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SKU:
1585
Condition:
Like New
Format:
Trade Paperback, 54 pages
Publisher:
Vintage Books, 2012
Edition:
First Vintage Classics Edition, Eleventh Printing
The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a profound exploration of mortality and the human condition. This Vintage Classics edition, translated by the acclaimed duo Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, with an introduction by Pevear, brings fresh life to Tolstoy's narrative. The novella explores the life of Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking judge in 19th-century Russia, whose terminal illness forces him to confront the existential realities of his existence, leading to a poignant reflection on the nature of life and death.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a profound exploration of mortality and the human condition. This Vintage Classics edition, translated by the acclaimed duo Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, with an introduction by Pevear, brings fresh life to Tolstoy's narrative. The novella explores the life of Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking judge in 19th-century Russia, whose terminal illness forces him to confront the existential realities of his existence, leading to a poignant reflection on the nature of life and death.

About the Author

Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian novelist, playwright, and philosopher, renowned for his masterpieces War and Peace and Anna Karenina. His works are celebrated for their intricate depiction of Russian society and their deep philosophical insights.

Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky are an award-winning translation team known for their English renditions of Russian classics. Their translations are praised for their accuracy and ability to capture the essence of the original texts.