The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories (Penguin Classics) brings together some of Leo Tolstoy’s most profound works in a masterful new translation. This collection features “The Death of Ivan Ilyich,” one of the author’s enduring masterpieces, alongside other gripping tales such as “The Raid,” “The Wood-felling,” “Three Deaths,” “Polikushka,” “After the Ball,” and “The Forged Coupon.” Each story delves into Tolstoy’s persistent themes of life and death, offering eloquent lessons that are both thought-provoking and deeply insightful. More experimental than his novels, these short stories showcase Tolstoy’s development as a writer and thinker during one of his most productive periods.

Published by Penguin Classics, this edition is part of the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. It includes authoritative texts enhanced with introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, along with up-to-date translations from award-winning translators. With a print length of 317 pages, this collection provides essential reading for anyone interested in exploring Tolstoy’s profound insights into life and death.

Dimensions: 7.78 x 5.05 x 0.83 inches

ISBN-10: 9780140449617

ISBN-13: 978-0140449617

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Publication Date: May 27, 2008