Title: The Death of Ivan Ilych (Der ṭoydṭ fun Iṿan Iliṭsh
Subtitle: ertsehlung)
First published: February 1, 1960
Description: This satirical novella tells the story of the life and early death of a high court judge. Ivan Ilych is proud of his achievements and his status in society, despite his poor relations with his wife which renders his home life bleak and joyless. When he becomes hopelessly ill he begins to realize that he has not after all lived the good life he had supposed he was enjoying.
Subjects: Death, Fiction, Russian fiction, Readers, Russian language, Sick
Places: Russia
Time periods: 19th century