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A Morte de Ivan Ilitch
A Morte de Ivan Ilitch | Leon Tolstoi
"Muitos crticos consideram A morte de Ivan Ilitch como a novela mais perfeita da literatura mundial; a agonia de um burocrata insignificante serve de pretexto ao autor para nos contar uma histria que diz respeito ao destino de cada um de ns e que impossvel ler sem um fr?mito de angstia e de purifica?o" Paulo Rnai
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Tamra
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Diving into another somber read following There Were No Windows. 😏 This is a reread for IRL bookclub - I remember it being well written, but rather depressing.

Cathythoughts I hear you 😂! I‘ll be dying for a bit of crime after I fulfill my #PersephoneClub read ( which I‘m loving ) 8mo
TheBookHippie We did this last year IRL and yes … dark. It was like my third time. 😳😅 8mo
Tamra @Cathythoughts 😅 me too! Was going to dive into a comfort read or Covenant as a palette cleanser, but then I knew this would be lingering in the back of my mind. Fortunately it‘s short. 8mo
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Tamra @TheBookHippie I‘m liking it again - lots of nuggets to ponder over. 8mo
Cathythoughts I‘m the same , if something is in the back of my mind , I can‘t move on. 8mo
TheBookHippie @Tamra Lots of nuggets for sure. 8mo
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Eggs
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At my age, I have attended the dying and have seen what there is to be learned; but mostly how each person‘s passing is a journey like no one else‘s. To be present for death is a privilege just like being present for birth. Tolstoy captured Ilyich‘s experience artfully during a time period when pain, illness, and death were mysteries to be feared and not talked about. I suppose it is still feared today and perhaps always.

#Pantone2023 @Clwojick

Suet624 Love what you‘ve written here. 9mo
Eggs @Suet624 Thank You Sue🩷🩷 9mo
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jlhammar
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Watched this film the other night and it was wonderful. Understated and very moving. And Bill Nighy - wow! Incredible performance.

Screenplay by one of my favorite authors, Kazuo Ishiguro. Adapted from the 1952 Kurosawa film, Ikiru (which was inspired by tagged).

JamieArc I saw this in theaters when it came and I thought it was pretty wonderful as well. 10mo
batsy That looks good! Thanks for sharing; wouldn't have been aware of it otherwise. 10mo
Bookwomble Ikiru is one of my favourite films - I didn't know about this adaptation; I'll have to see if I can find it 😊 10mo
jlhammar @Bookwomble I actually haven't watched Ikiru yet, but definitely plan to ASAP! 10mo
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suvata
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Russian Realism Novella first published in 1886

This psychological masterpiece dives into the mind of protagonist Ivan Ilyich as he questions the meaning of life, the significance of death, and his own misguided beliefs and ideas. Leo Tolstoy describes the mental and emotional journey of Ilyich as he is suddenly confronted with his own mortality and must question his entire way of life.

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Daisey
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I didn‘t think I was going to fit in a June book for #FoodAndLit, but rainy weather gave me extra reading time and I found this short Tolstoy book on #SerialReader. It is well-written, clearly presents the horrors of a slow and painful death, and is universal in that it could happen in almost any time or place. However, it gets a so-so from me because I‘m not sure it gave me any new insight and was not particularly enjoyable.

#1001books #Russia

Daisey @Butterfinger @texreader Sneaking in a short book by a Russian author at the end of the month even though I didn‘t fit in any cooking! @TheAromaofBooks This is also my June #BookSpin book 5. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3y
Butterfinger I think it is awesome that you found one to fit the 1001 list. 3y
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Daisey @Butterfinger It‘s worked out pretty well so far. Finding a Russian book on the list wasn‘t hard, but a reasonably short one was good luck. I even found a book for Morocco on the list, but I‘m not sure about finding a copy. 3y
AshleyHoss820 I read this after Harriett Frean. I preferred Sinclair‘s work if I remember correctly. 😊 3y
Daisey @AshleyHoss820 That one does sound interesting and another list book I did not recognize. I‘ll keep an eye out for it. 3y
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Rachbb3
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This chronicles the illness and death of Ivan Ilych. He struggles to understand why he suffers and takes stock of where he went wrong in his life until the very end of it when all is made clear to him.

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Shaleen
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Finished reading this novella by Tolstoy. The book is about the slow painful death of one Ivan Ilyich. The description of his pain and the challenges he is facing due to his terminal illness is very moving. The book also delves into how little the death of a colleague, a friend and even family member can matter for some people. It is a devastating story showing the true face of humanity and one that will definitely leave a lasting impression.

SamAnne Finally reading my first Tolstoy--War and Peace--and absolutely loving the story and the writing. Will read this one next. 4y
Shaleen @SamAnne Hey I have been reading War and Peace too although I am going at a real slow pace. How far along are you? 4y
SamAnne @Shaleen I just finished Part Three, Volume II. I'm also doing the long slow read--about 3 chapters a day, 8-12 pages. And really enjoying the pace. 4y
Shaleen @SamAnne That‘s great. Looking forward to your views on War and Peace once you are done. 4y
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M.V
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On point perspective of an ordinary life and the struggle against mortality. The lies, the greed, the unnoticed forsaken duties are all portrayed. Easily transferrable to any time and country, a human truth of how we must face death, and so we must live good lives, even if we don't really excist in ourselves until the 11th hour. I love this story as much as its' author.

#literarytriparoundtheworld #Russia

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Readerann
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Every book I‘ve been reading so far for #24in48 has had death or disease as a major theme. I didn‘t plan it that way! 😫At least they‘ve all been good, including this one. I‘m hoping to get in a few more hours tonight before snoozing. #1001books. ETA: My total so far is 8:36:00.

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AshleyHoss820
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This is amazing. I don‘t even know how to explain it. A man who has never contemplated his certain mortality, suddenly must face it head-on. Maybe it‘s my depression/anxiety talking but it was so relatable and thought-provoking. 158/1,001 #1001Books

BarbaraBB Great review 💜 5y
AshleyHoss820 @BarbaraBB Thank you!! I wasn‘t sure how to explain how this one made me feel! 😊😊😊 5y
BarbaraBB I think you did explain it perfectly! 5y
AshleyHoss820 @BarbaraBB Thank you!! 🥰😊 5y
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Malisa
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Mehso-so

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Dietz123 The title gives too much away... 5y
Malisa @Dietz123 if it makes you feel better, the first chapter is his funeral 5y
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BooknerdsLife
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"It was this living a lie,all around him and within him,that did most to poison the last days in the life of Ivan Ilyich." Tolstoy's writing is Amazing! This book might seems mini but definitely packs a punch! This story is so depressing I had to stop and read something lighter in between the mere 100pages!
#RussianClasdics #Death #readunglife #booklover #PenguinClassics

BkClubCare Yes! I do love me some short Russian lit. 6y
BooknerdsLife @BkClubCare it's my first short Russian lit & I'm loving it :) 6y
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Leniverse
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It's no wonder Ivan Ilyich dies, when this is the best medical advice he can get! 😵

#readathon

Smrloomis 😧 oh dear! 6y
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ValerieAndBooks
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Well! I arrived at this medical building early for an appointment, and was crushed that I forgot something to read. But!! As I walked in, there was a shelf of used books for sale. These are mine now for $1 and the next half hour should go by faster.

Tamra Scary moment, no book! 😱 I have the Kjndle app on my phone for moments like that. 7y
ValerieAndBooks @Tamra that would have been my last resort, too 😅!! 7y
Tamra @ValerieAndBooks I'm not an e-reader either, but that app has come in handy on occasion. Like when I can't turn on the light in the middle of the night to read. 😂 7y
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DivineDiana Lucky you! 👏🏻📚 7y
LeahBergen Whew!! 7y
ValerieAndBooks @Tamra looks like you're all set, then 😊! 7y
ValerieAndBooks @DivineDiana @LeahBergen it was a good thing, as I ended up having to wait well past my appointment time on top of being super early. But no complaints-- the doctor I saw did spend a lot of time with me (no worries-- it's about my pesky thyroid). 7y
tpixie @ValerieAndBooks happy you found books!! Glad the doctor spent quality time with you explaining your situation. 💗 7y
ValerieAndBooks @tpixie thank you 💕! 7y
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SuniLkGrl
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One of my all-time favorites: a profound read on #spirituality, #psychology, and #sociology. #russianlit

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cristiana_de_sousa
A Morte de Ivan Ilitch | Leon Tolstoi
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Tolstói nunca desilude! Este livro faz-nos pensar nas nossas escolhas e a importância em viver feliz. Muito interessante.

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erzascarletbookgasm
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“The awful, terrible act of his dying was, he could see, reduced by those around him to the level of a casual, unpleasant, almost indecorous incident…and this was done by that very decorum which he had served his whole life long.”
This collection of 7 stories explore, in very different ways, Tolstoy's preoccupation with mortality.
#death #junebookbugs @RealLifeReading

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Eugeniavb
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Our book club yesterday. Tons of lawyers turned out for a book about the death of a lawyer 🤔

LauraBeth 😂🤔 7y
Desha 😂😂❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼 7y
Joanne1 So serious!! 7y
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Eugeniavb
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So, that was rough. It reminded me so much about my dad dying that it was almost physically painful. I'm just glad I read it in one day.
Otherwise, being Tolstoi, obviously very well written and very accurate narration of the process of someone dying. If that's your thing, go for it. But it wasn't for me.

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Eugeniavb
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Got myself a new book holder. Meet Bebo 📖❤️🐶

Tanzy13 🐶 7y
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Eugeniavb
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"During an interval in the Melvinsky trial in the large building of the Law Courts the members and public prosecutor met in Ivan Egorovich Shebek's private room, where the conversation turned on the celebrated Krasovski case." #firstlines

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yay_books
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My #artofthenovella selections just came from @Melvillehouse!

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AmandaRae
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Starting this for a book club. It looks like a fairly short read.

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sprainedbrain
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Day 20 of #photoadaynov16

One of the few books I seem to own that is #SetInEasternEurope

I read this for a college class called the Quest for Human Destiny, and I liked it enough that it has maintained a permanent spot on my shelves.

DHill I also took a class in college (University of Iowa) called Quest for Human Destiny. One of my favorite classes. 7y
sprainedbrain @DHill same school! 😃 7y
dogra This is one of my favorite books. So dark, yet so brilliant and moving. 7y
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kricheal
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I don't remember where I picked up my used copy of this book but it sure seems like it's a very old book. 😍😍😍😍

Seshat Oooooooh. 7y
kricheal @Seshat There isn't even a copywrite year...and it has that WONDERFUL musty old book smell 7y
Seshat Wonderful! 7y
LeahBergen Beautiful! 7y
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Faibka
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Aesthetically perfect, thought provoking and deeply moving. A beautiful reflection on life and death condensed in just a few pages! Highly recommend the translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky

Lola I absolutely love this little gem. 8y
Faibka @Lola yes! Definitely on my top favorites list 8y
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GoneFishing

Perhaps I did not live as I should have, it suddenly occurred to him. But how could that be when I did everything one is supposed to?

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Jono
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"It is as if I had been going downhill while I imagined I was going up. And that is really what it was. I was going up in public opinion, but to the same extent life was ebbing away from me. And now it is all done and there is only death."
This booked f*cked my world up. Just a sudden revelation that I have three things in my life that I need to drop immediately: Complacency, contentment and mediocrity.
Got to go.
Have to move.
Need to climb.

Sydsavvy ❤️❤️❤️ Tolstoy 8y
Jono @Sydsavvy agreed! Dostoyevsky almost killed my initial dive into classic Russian Literature. Tolstoy not only redeemed CRL but shot its appeal up like a rocket! 8y
Sydsavvy Well, guess what? I'm thinking this is going to be a great new Russian read: 8y
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Faibka
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Feeling excited to get this one of my list!

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