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“My life had come to a sudden stop. I was able to breathe, to eat, to drink, to sleep. I could not, indeed help doing so; but there was no real life in me.”

Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Book:The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Confession

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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Confession

This collection brings together two poignant narratives that delve into the human condition, focusing on the profound impact of death and the quest for spiritual awakening. more

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Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer and thinker, a prominent representative of 19th-century Russian literature. His works deeply revealed social contradictions and human nature, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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Source: Film Flam: Essays on Hollywood