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The Inspector General

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This classic satire explores the absurdities of bureaucratic incompetence and corruption through sharp humor and vivid characters. Gogol's masterful storytelling highlights the ridiculousness of the social and political systems of his time, making it a timeless commentary on human folly. Laurence Senelick's first-class translation captures the wit and nuances of the original, ensuring that modern readers can fully appreciate Gogol's brilliance and the relevance of his themes today.

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The Inspector General, Nikolai Wassiljewitsch Gogol

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2006
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Language
English
Released
2006
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Paperback
Pages
120
ISBN13
9780881453249
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First published
1836
Original title
Ревизор
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This classic satire explores the absurdities of bureaucratic incompetence and corruption through sharp humor and vivid characters. Gogol's masterful storytelling highlights the ridiculousness of the social and political systems of his time, making it a timeless commentary on human folly. Laurence Senelick's first-class translation captures the wit and nuances of the original, ensuring that modern readers can fully appreciate Gogol's brilliance and the relevance of his themes today.