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    Penguin Classics: Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector, & Selected Stories
    The nose
    The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories
    The Kiss and Other Stories
    • Nikolai Gogol's work offers a sharp critique of society, highlighting the absurdities of bureaucracy and corruption. This collection features his renowned drama "The Government Inspector," celebrated for its biting satire, and a range of short stories that explore the lives of society's marginalized, from clerks to swindlers. Notable pieces include "Diary of a Madman," which delves into madness, "Nevsky Prospect," portraying obsession, and "The Overcoat," a poignant reflection on poverty that left a lasting impact on Russian literature.

      Penguin Classics: Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector, & Selected Stories2005
    • The nose

      • 58 páginas
      • 3 horas de lectura

      Russia's great nineteenth-century satirical absurdist shows what happens when a man wakes up with his nose missing, and illustrates the folly of boasting.

      The nose1995
      3,8
    • The Kiss and Other Stories

      • 224 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Ten classic short stories by the master Russian author explore the daily lives of peasants and the interrelationships of men and women.

      The Kiss and Other Stories1982
      4,1
    • The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Nikolai Gogol's works showcase a unique blend of comedy, social commentary, and fantasy, influencing later Russian literary giants. This collection features "The Diary of a Madman," which delves into madness, and "The Nose," where a detached nose leads to absurd adventures. "The Carriage" humorously critiques a landowner's pretensions, while "The Overcoat" tells the tragicomic story of a clerk's obsession with status. The novella "Taras Bulba" explores themes of heroism and rebellion through the tale of a legendary Cossack leader.

      The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories1973
      4,1