Literature Companion: The Death of Ivan Ilyich

By History World

Literature Companion: The Death of Ivan Ilyich - History World
  • Release Date: 2014-05-14
  • Genre: Study Aids

Description

The story revolves around the death of the title character Ilyich Golovin. He dies at the age of 45. Ilyich happens to be a high-court judge in the 19th century Russia. On the surface it appears that he is living a very good life, but he has very strained relationship with his wife.

While hanging up curtains in a new apartment, Ivan Ilyich is injured on his side. By decorating his new apartment he wants to show his family’s superior status in the society.

Literature Companion: The Death of Ivan Ilyich
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Summary
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis
Chapter Six: Easy Points to Remember for Students