The Death of Ivan Ilyich
Judul terjemahan Indonesia: Kematian Ivan Ilyich
Oleh Leo Tolstoy
'It is only a bruise'
A carefree Russian official has what seems to be a trivial accident.
One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
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Pertanyaan Umum
What is The Death of Ivan Ilyich about?
The novella follows Ivan Ilyich, a Russian judge, as a terminal illness forces him to confront the emptiness of his conventional, status-driven life and search for genuine meaning before he dies.
Who is this book for?
Readers drawn to introspective literary classics, existential themes, and Tolstoy's shorter fiction will find this a powerful, concise companion to his longer novels.
Why is this novella considered a classic?
It is widely regarded as one of the finest meditations on mortality in literature, admired for its psychological depth and its unflinching look at how people confront death.