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Set against the backdrop of Nicholas I's repressive regime, this story unfolds through the diary entries of Poprishchin, a minor civil servant whose mental state deteriorates into madness. Gogol's exploration of insanity reflects the struggles of individuality within a constrained society. Known for his impactful narratives, Gogol is celebrated as a pivotal figure in Russian literature, often credited as the Father of Realism. This edition includes a new introductory biography, enhancing the reader's understanding of Gogol's significance.
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Memoirs; or, Diary of a Madman, Nicolai Gogol
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Memoirs; or, Diary of a Madman
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nicolai Gogol
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781473322325
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Nicholas I's repressive regime, this story unfolds through the diary entries of Poprishchin, a minor civil servant whose mental state deteriorates into madness. Gogol's exploration of insanity reflects the struggles of individuality within a constrained society. Known for his impactful narratives, Gogol is celebrated as a pivotal figure in Russian literature, often credited as the Father of Realism. This edition includes a new introductory biography, enhancing the reader's understanding of Gogol's significance.