Nikolai Gogol

The Inspector-General (eBook, ePUB)

A Comedy of Corruption and Greed in 19th Century Russia

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Nikolai Gogol's 'The Inspector-General' is a timeless comedy of errors set in a corrupt small town in Russia. Gogol's satirical style exposes the greed and incompetence of the local officials, making a powerful critique of bureaucratic corruption. The sharp wit and clever dialogue in the play showcase Gogol's mastery of comedic writing, and the absurd situations the characters find themselves in add to the humor and social commentary. The play is considered a classic of Russian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in political satire and 19th-century Russian culture. The Inspector-General exemplifies Gogol's unique blend of humor and social criticism, making it a standout work in his literary portfolio. Gogol's exploration of greed, hypocrisy, and human folly resonates with readers even today, making this play a relevant and engaging read for those interested in exploring the flaws of the human condition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 85
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066466794
• Artikelnr.: 61610378

Autorenporträt

NIKOLAI Vasilyevich GOGOL (1809-1852) was a Ukrainian-born humorist, dramatist, and novelist whose works, written in Russian, significantly influenced the direction of Russian literature. As enigmatic as he was influential, Gogol's novel Dead Souls and his short story "The Overcoat" provided the literary foundations of nineteenth-century Russian realism. His shorter works are gathered in Selected Stories of Nikolai Gogol: Ukrainian and St. Petersburg Tales, available from Warbler Press.