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The Death of Ivan Ilych

Written by: Leo Tolstoy
Narrated by: Kevin Gilhooley
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The novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy was published in 1886 and is considered a masterpiece of his late-period fiction. It tells the story of a high-court judge in 19th-century Russia. He lives a simple, carefree life with his family until he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Confined to bed, he is disgusted that his family avoids the subject of his death by pretending that he is only sick and not dying. He finds comfort only in Gerasim, the peasant boy who does not fear death. In his final days, Ivan distinguishes the artificial life - like his own - from the authentic life lived by Gerasim. Right at the end, he sees a bright light, fear leaves him, and he departs with a feeling of compassion for his family.

Public Domain (P)2020 Woodkeep Audio Classics Genre Fiction Psychological
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First of all the performance is mind blowing. Probably the best I have heard. The way he brought emotion into the character of that dying man is really great.

The story is one of those types where you suddenly start introspecting about your own life as the story progresses. It's for no reason that Tolstoy is considered among the greatest writers of the world.

Don't miss this book. I feel lucky that I came to know about this book and listened to it.

Brilliant performance of a deep story

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the narrator was just unprofessional. Repeating certain lines and skipping most lines 😭😭. like learn to be professional omg.

Incredible book, weird narrator

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