{"product_id":"9780140449617","title":"The Death Of Ivan Ilyich And Other Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of classic short fiction in translation that probes life, death, and the choices people make under pressure. The central theme is mortality and the search for meaning in the face of finitude. It speaks to adult readers who value literary fiction with philosophical depth, psychological insight, and keen social observation. The tone is contemplative, humane, and quietly resolute.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven stories unfold through intimate character portraits and stark, cinematic scenes. The collection moves from personal encounters with illness and mortality to broader portrayals of duty, conflict, and human vulnerability. The prose is precise, economical, and emotionally resonant, with a cadence that rewards careful reading. Readers move through each scene at a thoughtful pace, invited to reflect on how people confront fate, guilt, and responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven stories exploring mortality, moral crisis, and social life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes empathy, ethical reflection, and deeper insight into character under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, restrained prose with faithful translation and vivid scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroductory essay and notes plus a chronology for context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean layout and readable typography that support contemplative reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a richer understanding of how ordinary lives are tested by mortality and how courage, compassion, and clarity of conscience shape responses to hardship. The collection leaves a lasting impression that invites ongoing reflection on meaning, responsibility, and the human capacity for resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540393701593,"sku":"9780140449617","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91O52qrgJRL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779276237","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140449617","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}