The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a literary masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy that portrays the meaning of life and death in a profound and thought-provoking way. This philosophical work tells the story of a judge named Ivan Ilyich who, after years of an ordinary and seemingly successful life, realizes the emptiness and meaninglessness of his life when faced with illness and death. Tolstoy's simple but meaningful prose makes the reader not only identify with the protagonist, but also think about the true values of his own life. This book is a valuable gift for birthdays, graduations, thanksgiving, Teacher's Day, Mother's Day or Father's Day. Giving this work as a gift is a sign of depth of thought, respect and mutual understanding; because it is a book that challenges the mind and enriches the soul.
A few lines from the book:
The last few days were difficult. He was moaning in a trance. It had been minutes and hours. He had been moaning in one breath for the last three days. It was unbearable. The sound of his moans could be heard three rooms away. Fifteen minutes before he died, he asked for forgiveness.