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The story follows Chichikov, a middle-aged gentleman who cunningly ingratiates himself with local officials and landowners in a small town. His peculiar mission involves acquiring "dead souls," which are deceased serfs still listed as property, reflecting a satirical exploration of social and moral issues in 19th-century Russia. Through Chichikov's interactions and schemes, the narrative delves into themes of greed, bureaucracy, and the absurdities of societal norms.
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Dead Souls (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket), Nicolai Gogol
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Dead Souls (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nicolai Gogol
- Publisher
- Engage Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 324
- ISBN13
- 9781778780103
- Category
- Detective / Thriller
- Description
- The story follows Chichikov, a middle-aged gentleman who cunningly ingratiates himself with local officials and landowners in a small town. His peculiar mission involves acquiring "dead souls," which are deceased serfs still listed as property, reflecting a satirical exploration of social and moral issues in 19th-century Russia. Through Chichikov's interactions and schemes, the narrative delves into themes of greed, bureaucracy, and the absurdities of societal norms.