Nikolaj Vasilevič Gogol Libros

Creador junto con Alexander Pushkin de la gran prosa rusa del siglo XIX que habría de prolongarse en Dostoyevski, Tolstoi y Chejov, NIKOLAI GOGOL (1809-1852) inició su brillante andadura literaris con los relatos que agrupó bajo el título genérico de VELADAS EN UN CASERÍO DE DIKANKA. Caracterizados por un constante entreveramiento entre lo real y lo fantástico propio del medio rural y campesino, en ellos podemos encontrar un encantador repertorio de narraciones impregnadas de la magia que se desprende de un mundo popular y primario por el que aún resulta natural que transiten brujas, demonis y espíritus. Otras obras de Gogol en esta colección: "Historias de San Petersburgo", "Almas muertas" y "El inspector".

Akaki Akakievich, a solitary, unworldly government clerk, is often mocked by his colleagues - not least on account of his pathetically threadbare overcoat, no longer a match for the St Petersburg climate. Economising to the point of austerity, Akaki has a new overcoat made, thus transforming his life. Then, one dark night, the unthinkable happens ... By turns wry, sad, tender and satirical, Gogol's greatest short work provided the template for an entirely new way of storytelling in the modern age.

The Mantle and Other Stories by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol

Exploring the rich tapestry of Ukrainian and St. Petersburg life, this collection showcases the diverse storytelling of Nikolai Gogol, a pivotal figure in Russian realism. It features iconic works such as "The Fair at Sorochintsï," "The Viy," and "The Overcoat," highlighting Gogol's blend of humor and horror. Accompanied by a thoughtful afterword and a biographical timeline, this edition offers insights into Gogol's influence and the significance of his narratives, making it a compelling read for literature enthusiasts.