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Nikolai Gogol's work offers a sharp critique of society, highlighting the absurdities of bureaucracy and corruption. This collection features his renowned drama "The Government Inspector," celebrated for its biting satire, and a range of short stories that explore the lives of society's marginalized, from clerks to swindlers. Notable pieces include "Diary of a Madman," which delves into madness, "Nevsky Prospect," portraying obsession, and "The Overcoat," a poignant reflection on poverty that left a lasting impact on Russian literature.
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Penguin Classics: Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector, & Selected Stories, Nikolai Wassiljewitsch Gogol, Robert A Maguire, Ronald Wilks
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Penguin Classics: Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector, & Selected Stories
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN10
- 0140449078
- ISBN13
- 9780140449075
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, World Literature, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor, Philosophical Topics, German Literature, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, USA, Wars, 20th century, American Literature, School, Stories, Series, 19th century, Russia, Novellas, Russian Literature, Horror Short Stories, Satire, 18th century, Gothic, Historical Fantasy, Gothic Horror, Existentialism, Nihilism
- Description
- Nikolai Gogol's work offers a sharp critique of society, highlighting the absurdities of bureaucracy and corruption. This collection features his renowned drama "The Government Inspector," celebrated for its biting satire, and a range of short stories that explore the lives of society's marginalized, from clerks to swindlers. Notable pieces include "Diary of a Madman," which delves into madness, "Nevsky Prospect," portraying obsession, and "The Overcoat," a poignant reflection on poverty that left a lasting impact on Russian literature.