Name: Dead Souls
SKU: 56852682
Price: 856.00 TWD
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Author: Nikolái Gogol
ISBN: 9789355842138

Type

Physical Book

Author

Nikolái Gogol

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol

Publisher

True Sign Publishing House Private Limited

Language

English

Pages

344

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x2 cm

Weight

0.44 kg.

ISBN13

9789355842138

Synopsis "Dead Souls"

""Dead Souls"" is a masterpiece of Russian literature written by acclaimed author Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol. Originally published in [YEAR], this satirical novel takes readers on a dark and humorous journey through the corrupt and bureaucratic world of 19th-century Russia. The story revolves around the ambitious protagonist, Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov, who embarks on a bizarre mission to purchase ""dead souls"" - deceased serfs still listed as alive in the census records. Through Chichikov's encounters with various landowners and officials, Gogol brilliantly exposes the flaws and vices of Russian society, highlighting themes of greed, deception, and the moral decay of the aristocracy. Gogol's vivid descriptions, sharp wit, and skillful characterization make ""Dead Souls"" a captivating and thought-provoking read. It offers a scathing critique of societal norms and serves as a powerful commentary on human nature and the pursuit of personal gain.

Nikolái Gogol

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Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol was born in 1809, in present-day Ukraine, and died in Moscow in 1852. He moved to Saint Petersburg in 1828, and after overcoming some setbacks, he entered the literary circles of that city in 1831. His humor, the treatment of themes, the use of language, and stylistic devices left deep marks and set a precedent.
The work of Nikolai Gogol, considered by many critics as the father of Russian realism, laid the foundations for what would be the Golden Age of Russian literature. Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Chekhov in the 19th century, as well as Zamyatin, Bulgakov, and Nabokov in the 20th century, acknowledged their debt to this author.

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