Philosophy
A recurring idea that shapes The Death of Ivan Ilyich.
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A judge's illness strips ordinary success down to fear, falseness, compassion, and the question of how a life has been lived.
A judge's illness strips ordinary success down to fear, falseness, compassion, and the question of how a life has been lived.
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A judge's illness strips ordinary success down to fear, falseness, compassion, and the question of how a life has been lived.
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