Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol is a preeminent Russian writer and playwright whose work has had a significant impact on national culture. "Gogol introduced new elements into our literature, gave rise to a multitude of imitators... a new period of Russian literature begins with Gogol," wrote V. G. Belinsky. This edition includes the poem "Dead Souls," as well as the plays "The Government Inspector," "Marriage," and "The Gamblers." Gogol's works are full of unexpected plot twists and amusing misunderstandings, yet behind it all one can discern the sad earnestness of the author, a brilliant artist and a subtle explorer of the "mysteries of the human soul and heart." Puzzling over the enigma of Gogol's creative genius and the nuances of the national character, each new generation offers its own interpretations of his works—in research, on the theatrical stage, in film, and in illustrations. The book features a series of illustrations by A. A. Agin and E. E. Bernadsky for the poem "Dead Souls," as well as illustrations by P. M. Boklevsky for Gogol's plays.
Author: Nikolai Gogol
Pages: 608 (offset paper). Hardcover
Dimensions: 216x145x30 mm
Series: Russian Literature. Big Books
