The Death of Ivan Ilyich

One Man's Life. One Inevitable End. One of Literature's Greatest Masterpieces.

Ivan Ilyich has lived what he considers a proper, successful life — a respectable career, a comfortable home, a place in society. But when a sudden illness forces him to confront his own mortality, he begins to question everything he has ever valued. The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy is one of the most powerful and profound works of fiction ever written — a devastating, compassionate meditation on life, death, authenticity, and what it truly means to live well.

Spare, precise, and utterly unforgettable, this short novel has lost none of its force in over 130 years. Essential reading for anyone who has ever asked what makes a life meaningful — and one of the finest works in the Penguin Classics collection.

• A masterpiece of world literature by Leo Tolstoy
• A profound meditation on mortality, authenticity, and the meaning of life
• Spare, precise prose of extraordinary emotional power
• Ideal for readers of classic literature and philosophical fiction
• A perfect gift for lovers of Russian literature and timeless classics

Published by Penguin Random House India — because some questions only great literature can answer.