The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a powerful short novel that explores the reality of mortality, the emptiness of social ambition, and the search for genuine meaning in life. Through the story of a high-ranking judge facing a terminal illness, Tolstoy delivers a deeply psychological and philosophical reflection on fear, suffering, and spiritual awakening. A timeless classic, the book challenges readers to question how they live and what truly matters.