The Man Who Was Dead, The Living Corpse: The Cause Of It All (1912) - Softcover

Tolstoy, Leo

 
9781120901613: The Man Who Was Dead, The Living Corpse: The Cause Of It All (1912)

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The Man Who Was Dead, The Living Corpse: The Cause Of It All is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy and first published in 1912. The story revolves around a man named Ivan Ilyich, a successful lawyer who suddenly falls ill and dies. However, his death is only the beginning of his journey, as he finds himself trapped in a limbo-like state between life and death.As Ivan struggles to come to terms with his new existence, he begins to reflect on his life and the choices he made that led him to this point. Through his experiences, he discovers the true meaning of life and the importance of living in a way that is true to oneself.The book explores themes of mortality, the human condition, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It is a thought-provoking and philosophical work that challenges readers to contemplate their own mortality and the choices they make in their lives.Overall, The Man Who Was Dead, The Living Corpse: The Cause Of It All is a profound and timeless masterpiece by one of the greatest writers of all time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality, or the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (9 September [O.S. 28 August] 1828 - 20 November [O.S. 7 November] 1910), usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.Born to an aristocratic Russian family in 1828, Tolstoy's notable works include the novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1878),[often cited as pinnacles of realist fiction, and two of the greatest books of all time.[2][3] He first achieved literary acclaim in his twenties with his semi-autobiographical trilogy, Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth (1852-1856), and Sevastopol Sketches (1855), based upon his experiences in the Crimean War. His fiction includes dozens of short stories such as "After the Ball" (1911), and several novellas such as The Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886), Family Happiness (1859) and Hadji Murad (1912). He also wrote plays and essays concerning philosophical, moral and religious themes.

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