The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Confession

This audiobook features new translations of Leo Tolstoy's significant works, "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" and "Confession," by the esteemed translator Peter Carson, who completed them shortly before his own death in 2013. Known for his influential role in the literary world, Carson's translations aim to present the original Russian text with fidelity, capturing its psychological depth and realism without smoothing out its rough edges. Through Carson's shimmering prose, listeners will engage with Tolstoy's profound explorations of death and spirituality in their most authentic form.