Gogol, N.V.
Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector, and Selected Stories (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140449075
- author:
- Gogol, N.V.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Nikolai Gogol's powerful depictions of a society dominated by petty bureaucracy and base corruption have had a lasting impact on Russian literature. This collection brings together his most admired short fiction and his most famous drama, "The Government Inspector". A biting satire, "The Government Inspector" has been popular since its first performance and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Russian plays ever written. The stories gathered here showcase Gogol's range and versatility, from the comic to the tragic, and explore the isolated lives of low-ranking clerks, lunatics, and swindlers. "Diary of a Madman" is a disturbing exploration of insanity, while "Nevsky Prospect" is a poignant portrayal of an artist's obsession. "The Overcoat" is a moving consideration of poverty that has had a profound influence on Russian literature. Published by Penguin Classics, this volume represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. With authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, this collection is a valuable addition to any reader's library.
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