An essential book that reminds us that only when we accept the truth of our mortality can we discover the true meaning of life. A successful, respected man, seemingly satisfied with his life, discovers, in the face of imminent death, that everything he has built is meaningless. Through precise prose, devoid of artifice, Leo Tolstoy immerses us in the anguish of Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking official trapped in the superficiality of bourgeois society, who only in his last days understands the falsehood of his existence. Published in 1886, The Death of Ivan Ilyich is one of the most profound and moving novels in universal literature. In it, Tolstoy deploys a fierce critique of material values, social hypocrisy, and the fear of suffering, while confronting us with the most fundamental questions of life. Considered a masterpiece about the inevitability of death and the possibility of redemption, this story not only reflects the philosophical evolution of its author, but also continues to be a disturbing mirror for the modern reader
