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...
Opening a door to a bizarre world of broad comedy, fantasy, and social commentary, the title story offers an unforgettable depiction of a lunatic civil servant and his struggles to be noticed by the woman he loves. This excellent introduction to Gogol also features "Nevski Prospect"...
Die Novelle "Aufzeichnungen eines Irren" geh rt zu dem Zyklus "Petersburger Novellen." Dieser Zyklus fasst die Erz hlungen von N. W. Gogol zusammen, die r umlich und inhaltlich mit der damaligen Hauptstadt Sankt-Petersburg verbunden sind. Diese Novellen stellen eine besondere...
Illuminates the Russian writer's thoughts on madness, bureaucracy, and illusion in these five tales.
Opening a door to a bizarre world of broad comedy, fantasy, and social commentary, the title story offers an unforgettable depiction of a lunatic civil servant and his struggles to be noticed by the woman he loves. This excellent introduction to Gogol also features "Nevski Prospect"...