Episode 70: The Death of Ivan Ilyich - Chapter 7
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Garrett and Mike continue their discussion of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. In this chapter, they discuss the character of Gerasim and what he can teach us.
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Garrett Ley hosts Front Porch Philosophy, a society show with 66 episodes published.
Garrett and Mike continue their discussion of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. In this chapter, they discuss the character of Gerasim and what he can teach us.
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Garrett and Mike continue their discussion of the novella "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy. Respice finem listeners.
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