The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories

Here are some of Tolstoy's extraordinary short stories from The Death of Ivan Ilyich. in a masterly new translation to The Raid The Wood-felling Three Deaths Polikushka After the Ball and The Forged Coupon all gripping and eloquent lessons on two of Tolstoy's most persistent themes: life and death. More experimental than his novels Tolstoy's stories are essential reading for anyone interested in his development as one of the major writers and thinkers of his time.. For more than seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1700 titles Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.