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Set against a backdrop of serfdom, the story follows Chichikov, who devises a cunning plan to buy deceased male serfs to feign wealth for borrowing purposes. Gogol's sharp satire critiques the flawed social system of his era while delivering a humorous narrative. Originally envisioned as a three-volume work, much of the second volume was destroyed by the author, yet the novel remains a celebrated masterpiece. This edition features a detailed biographical timeline, adding depth to the reading experience.
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- Title
- Dead Souls
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nikolai Wassiljewitsch Gogol
- Publisher
- Warbler Classics
- Released
- 2022
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9781957240619
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, World Literature
- First published
- 1842
- Original title
- Mertvyje duši
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of serfdom, the story follows Chichikov, who devises a cunning plan to buy deceased male serfs to feign wealth for borrowing purposes. Gogol's sharp satire critiques the flawed social system of his era while delivering a humorous narrative. Originally envisioned as a three-volume work, much of the second volume was destroyed by the author, yet the novel remains a celebrated masterpiece. This edition features a detailed biographical timeline, adding depth to the reading experience.