The Man Who Was Dead, The Living Corpse: The Cause Of It All (1912)

The Man Who Was Dead, The Living Corpse: The Cause Of It All is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy and originally published in 1912. The book tells the story of a man named Ivan Ilyich, who is a successful lawyer and respected member of society. However, after a fall from a ladder, Ivan begins to experience intense pain and discomfort, which eventually leads to his death.Throughout the book, Tolstoy explores themes of mortality, the meaning of life, and the importance of living in the present moment. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly the strained relationship between Ivan and his wife.The novel is written in Tolstoy's signature style, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, as well as philosophical musings on the nature of existence. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that has remained a classic of Russian literature for over a century.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.

Nikolai Tolstoy is a highly recognized and acclaimed historian and biographer. He was the sole beneficiary of his stepfather's will and is one of the trustees of O'Brian's estate.