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Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828–1910.
[Works. Selections. English. 2014]
The death of Ivan Ilyich and Confession / Leo Tolstoy ;
translated by Peter Carson.
pages ; cm
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-87140-426-8 (hardcover)
I. Carson, Peter, 1938–2013, translator.
II. Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828–1910. Smert’ Ivana Il’icha. English.
III. Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828–1910. Ispoved’. English.
IV. Title. V. Title: Confession. VI. Title: Death of Ivan Ilyich.
PG3366.A13C37 2014
891.73'3—dc23
2013018533
ISBN 978-0-87140-734-4 (e-book)
ISBN 978-0-87140-299-8 pbk.
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