The Death of Ivan Ilyitch

"The Death of Ivan Ilyich" is a novella by Leo Tolstoy that explores the life and impending death of a 19th-century Russian judge. As Ivan Ilyich Golovin faces a mysterious and relentless illness, the story delves into themes of mortality and the human condition. First published in 1886, the work is regarded as one of Tolstoy’s late masterpieces, reflecting his philosophical insights after his religious awakening.