Gogol, Nikolai
The Government Inspector
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847498151
- author:
- Gogol, Nikolai
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
- Genre:
- Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Government Inspector is a hilarious satire of corruption and petty officialdom. When news spreads that an undercover government inspector has arrived in town, the local officials scramble to cover their tracks, leading to a series of events and misunderstandings.
This comedic masterpiece, often regarded as one of Russian literature's greatest comedies, showcases Gogol's skill as a playwright. The result is a trenchant critique of greed and stupidity among those in power, set against the backdrop of a small provincial town in Russia.
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