The Death of Ivan Ilyich & The Kreutzer Sonata

Leo Tolstoy's 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich & The Kreutzer Sonata' is a poignant and thought-provoking collection of two novellas that delve into the themes of mortality, marriage, and societal norms. In 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich,' Tolstoy explores the life of a high-ranking Russian official who grapples with his own mortality, reflecting on the nature of existence and the search for meaning. The nove...