The Death of Ivan Ilyich No 87 : Penguin Little Black Classics

The Death of Ivan Ilyich (Penguin Little Black Classics)

Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
Date of Release: 28 February 2016

Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a profound and unsettling masterpiece that explores the fragility of life, the illusions of comfort, and the painful search for meaning. What begins as a trivial accident—“just a bruise”—slowly unravels into a powerful reflection on mortality and the emptiness of a life lived by society’s expectations.

Part of the Penguin Little Black Classics series, this edition offers readers a compelling taste of Tolstoy’s genius in a compact, collectible format. With its timeless themes, emotional depth, and sharp insight into human behaviour, this book is an essential introduction to world literature.

Penguin’s Little Black Classics celebrate the rich diversity of global writing, featuring works spanning centuries and continents—from fables and satire to heartbreak, ghosts, and great battles. This volume is perfect for students, classic literature lovers, and anyone discovering Tolstoy for the first time.

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