The Death Of Ivan Ilych

Exploring the destructive nature of a careerist mindset, this profound work delves into themes of greed, purity, and corruption. It follows Ivan Ilyich, a high court judge whose obsession with status and power blinds him to the reality of death. As he confronts his own mortality, the narrative offers a piercing critique of societal values and the emptiness of a life lived solely for external validation. Celebrated as a masterpiece, it provides an unflinching examination of human nature and the inevitability of dying.