Nikolai Gogol

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Hailed by Nabokov as "the greatest artist that Russia has yet produced," Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) left his mark as a playwright, novelist, and writer of short stories. Gogol's works remain popular with both writers and readers, who prize his originality, imaginative gifts, and sheer exuberance. This collection offers an excellent introduction to the author's works. Opening a door to his bizarre world of broad comedy, fantasy, and social commentary,...

When rumors of a visit from a high-ranking bureaucrat reach a small town, the chief of police scrambles to conceal the evidence of bribery and other misdeeds. Considered the high point of Gogol's stagecraft and a masterpiece of dramatic satire, this play lampoons the stupidity and greed of provincial Russian officials.

Nikolái Vasílievich Gógol en ocasiones adaptado al español como Nicolás Gógol; (1809-1852) fue un escritor ruso de origen ucraniano. Cultivó varios géneros, pero fue notablemente conocido como dramaturgo, novelista y escritor de cuentos cortos. Sus obras más conocidas son, probablemente, Taras Bulba, La Nariz, El Capote y Almas muertas. Taras Bulba és la historia de un viejo cosaco zaporogo y sus dos hijos, Ostap y Andréi. Los hijos de...

A young priest is preparing to spend three nights alone with the corpse of a dead witch and only his faith to protect him. He is ordered to supervise the waking of the dead witch in a small old wooden church of a remote village. Join the priest on his journey in this Sovereign Classic edition of Viy.

Diary of a Madman is one of Gogol's greatest stories. The tale follows the life of a minor civil servant during the repressive era of Nicholas I. Following the format of a diary, the story shows the descent of the protagonist, Poprishchin, into insanity. Diary of a Madman, the only one of Gogol's works written in first person, follows diary-entry format. This Sovereign Classic edition also includes the following other tales: The Mantle, The Nose,...

Translated by Constance Garnett Notes and Introductions by David Rampton, Department of English, University of Ottawa Gogol's works constitute one of Russian literature's supreme achievements, yet the nature of their brilliant originality, comic genius, and complex workings is difficult to summarize precisely. The Government Inspector, a perennial favourite on stage and screen, is considered a national institution in Russia, and Gogol's stories present...

Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) fue un de los grandes escritores rusos. Su obra se sitúa en el estilo del realismo de la literatura rusa, aunque algunas obras presentan características del surrealismo. Gógol cultivó varios géneros, pero fue notablemente conocido como dramaturgo, novelista y escritor de cuentos. Sus obras más conocidas son: Taras Bulba, La Nariz, El Capote y Almas muertas. En esta edición, el lector podrá apreciar dos de los mejores...

Nikolái Vasílievich Gogol, sometimes adapted in Spanish as Nicolás Gógol (1809 - 1852), was a Russian writer of Ukrainian origin. He cultivated various genres but was notably known as a playwright, novelist, and writer of short stories. His most famous works are probably "Taras Bulba," "The Nose," "The Overcoat," and "Dead Souls." "Dead Souls" was published in 1842. Gogol defined it as an epic poem in prose. The work has certain similarities...

Créée à Saint-Pétersbourg en 1836, d'après une histoire racontée à Gogol par Pouchkine, Le Révizor est la plus célèbre comédie du théâtre russe : Khlestakof, un jeune voyageur, tout juste arrivé dans une petite ville de province, est pris par les notables pour l'envoyé secret du tsar chargé d'enquêter sur eux. Auprès du rusé Khlestakof, qui n'en demandait pas tant, les notables vont rivaliser d'amabilités et de largesses. Le...