
Written by Leo Tolstoy in 1886, The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a short novel that examines the social structure and individual life of 19th-century Russian society. The work reflects Tolstoy’s moral and religious views and is situated within the tradition of Russian realism. At the same time, it has contributed to the development of the modern philosophical novel as one of the early examples to explore existential themes. Subject and Structure The central character, Ivan Ilyich Golovin, is a middle
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

Émile Zola’s work How to Die is a collection of various essays on death written by the author. Therefore, rather than being a single novel with a specific plot, style, and theme, it comprises reflections written at different times and examining the phenomenon of death from multiple perspectives. Subject and Themes of the Book The book consists of essays of varying lengths, inspired by Zola’s personal experiences, observations, and events of his time. Philosophical and Social Dimensions of Death:
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Emirhan Fındık

“The Professor” (known in some countries as “Richard Says Goodbye”), a 2018 drama and black comedy film, is directed and written by Wayne Roberts and stars Johnny Depp in the lead role. The film tells the touching and rebellious story of a university professor who, after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, decides to spend the remainder of his life breaking all rules. Plot English professor Richard Brown (Johnny Depp) learns he has advanced-stage lung cancer with only six months to live. Upon
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Muhammet Emin Göksu
Rirites of passage (French: rites de passage) are a set of symbolic ceremonies that regulate, sanctify, and socially validate an individual’s or group’s transition from one social condition to another, from one status to another, or from one space to another. These rituals mark the biological and social turning points in human life. The individual life cycle typically consists of fundamental stages such as birth, maturation (entry into or transition to adulthood), marriage, and death, each accompa
ENYunus Emre Yüce

Fatma had tried to convince herself the previous evening’s sight was merely an illusion of light; but some images did not fade with the night—they became even sharper in the morning. The crack was more distinct under the office’s first light. It had neither stretched nor shortened. It seemed to have simply decided to reveal itself. No one spoke of it. Cleaners wiped desks, coffee machines warmed up, employees swiped their cards and entered. The company had begun the new day like a flawless machi
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Mehmet Salih Çoban
ThThey Think You’ve Forgotten. On Invisible Grief, Trauma, and Attachment... Years pass. Calendars change, seasons follow one another, and from the outside, life flows onward. As long as people see you standing, speaking, and laughing, they assume that something has “passed.” But in psychology, some losses do not fade with time; they only grow silent. They are invisible from the outside yet continue to exist within. This is often called invisible grief. This is not forgetting. It is not suppressio
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Zeynepnur Karagülle

Gassal is an internet series broadcast on tabii, the digital content platform of Türkiye Radio and Television Corporation. The first season premiered on 21 December 2024 and the second season on 24 May 2025. The series blends dramatic storytelling with dark humor to explore an individual’s confrontation with the theme of death. Plot The series centers on Baki, a gassal in his thirties who leads an isolated and introverted life. One day he is threatened with a knife in a cemetery. It is later rev
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Edanur Karakoç

Fikret Hakan (born Bumin Gaffar Çıtanak), one of the most versatile and prolific figures in Turkish cinema and theater, was born on 23 April 1934 in Balıkesir. Throughout his artistic career, his performances in films and television series left a lasting mark on Turkish cinematic history; in addition to acting, he made significant contributions as a director, screenwriter, producer, and author. Birth and Life The artist, whose birth name was Bumin Gaffar Çıtanak, was born on 23 April 1934 in Bal
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Gözde Cabadak

Sociology of Death is the discipline that examines death not merely as a biological event but as a socially, culturally, and historically constructed phenomenon. This field investigates how meanings assigned to death vary across societies and over time, explores death rituals, mourning practices, and the institutionalization of death. Fundamentally, death is a central social reality that reconstructs social bonds, shapes collective solidarity, and serves as the source of all cultural production.
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Ahsen Buyurkan

Adonis (Greek: Ἄδωνις) is one of the most famous figures in ancient Greek mythology, embodying beauty, love, death and rebirth. Adonis, believed to have originated from Adon, a nature and abundance deity worshipped among the Canaanites, also appears in similar myths within Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures. The story of Adonis was adopted to a significant important extent by Greek and Roman mythology, giving rise to numerous ritual and festivals that became part of humanity’s cultural heritage.
ENEmirhan Demirci