The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a novel written by Lev
Tolstoy and published in 1886.
This book
starts with the death of Ivan Ilyich, a member of the appeals court. His
colleagues, hearing of his death, do not show displeasure. Actually, everyone
hopes to take his place.
Pëtr Ivanovich, one of the protagonist’s friends, proves to be insensitive to his death. Indeed, while he is taking part in Ivan’s funeral, he thinks about the card game he is missing.
