Nikolai Gogol

The Government Inspector (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Mulrine, Stephen

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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The Government Inspector is a classic satire of provincial bureaucracy, which only saw the stage after the personal intervention of Tsar Nicholas I.

A small, corrupt Russian town receives a letter informing them of the imminent visit of a government inspector travelling incognito. When a passing civil servant is mistaken for the inspector, panic soon sets in.

Translated and introduced by Stephen Mulrine.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Nick Hern Books
• Seitenzahl: 123
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Oktober 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781780013893
• Artikelnr.: 41825049

Autorenporträt

Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol (1809-1852) was a Russian writer, playwright, and critic of Ukrainian origin, considered one of the greatest authors of Russian literature. Born in Poltava, his early works, such as Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka, heavily drew on Ukrainian culture and folklore. In St. Petersburg, Gogol gained fame for his satirical works and innovative style, which had a significant influence on both Russian and world literature.His works, such as The Government Inspector and Dead Souls, explore human vices and social issues, blending realism with humor. The Government Inspector had a profound impact on Russian society by exposing bureaucratic corruption. Gogol also delved into religious and mystical themes, particularly in his later years, experiencing deep spiritual crises that led him to burn some of his writings. He died in Moscow at the age of 42, leaving behind a literary legacy of social critique and stylistic innovation that inspired writers like Dostoevsky and Bulgakov.