The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories

COUNT LEO TOLSTOY (1828-1910) is renowned worldwide for his monumental novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, both hailed as some of the finest examples of literary art. Beyond these, Tolstoy's talent shines through his exceptional short stories, and this collection features four of his most notable works, presented in acclaimed translations that remain timeless.The early piece, Family Happiness, delves into the nuances of courtship and marriage through the eyes of a young bride. In The Kreutzer Sonata, Tolstoy offers a chilling exploration of a marriage unraveling. The Devil provides a striking illustration of the turmoil wrought by sexual desire, while The Death of Ivan Ilyich, arguably the most distinguished short story in the collection, captures the poignant journey of a man facing his inevitable mortality.This edition is enriched with an Introduction and Notes specifically crafted for the Wordsworth collection by Dr. Tim Cook, a former literature lecturer at the Universities of Kingston and Ulster. Dr. Cook has also contributed his expertise to Wordsworth's edition of Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby, providing insightful introductions and notes.