The Live Corpse is a novel written by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1889. The story revolves around the character of Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking official in the Russian government who lives a life of privilege and comfort. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls ill and realizes that he is dying. As he comes to terms with his mortality, he begins to reflect on his life and the choices he has made, leading him to question the meaning of his existence.The novel explores themes of mortality, the pursuit of happiness, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy uses Ivan's story to critique the superficiality and emptiness of the high society of his time, highlighting the importance of living a meaningful and purposeful life. The Live Corpse is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 86 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Dramatic Works of Leo Tolstoy, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417923202.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.