Sämmtliche Werke 1: Die Abenteuer Tschitschikows oder Die toten Seelen I by Gogol
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| Author | Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852 |
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| Editor | Buek, Otto, 1873-1966 |
| Translator | Buek, Otto, 1873-1966 |
| Title | Sämmtliche Werke 1: Die Abenteuer Tschitschikows oder Die toten Seelen I |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_toten_Seelen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Sämmtliche Werke 1: Die Abenteuer Tschitschikows oder Die toten Seelen I" by Nikolaus Gogol is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Russian Empire, the story revolves around the main character, Pawel Iwanowitsch Tschitschikow, a dubious gentleman whose actions reflect the moral decay of society. The narrative explores themes of greed, bureaucracy, and the search for identity within a corrupt system, utilizing satire to scrutinize the social fabric of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Tschitschikow, who arrives at a provincial town and seamlessly fits into the mundane setting of a local inn. Through detailed descriptions, Gogol presents a vivid portrayal of the town's atmosphere, including its inhabitants and the state of the gasthof. Tschitschikow's character is established as one of ambiguous morality, with his inquiries about local officials that hint at his ulterior motives. As he begins to explore the town, the reader is drawn into the intrigues and peculiarities of Russian society, setting the stage for a deeper examination of the characters and circumstances that define Tschitschikows' adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Swindlers and swindling -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54262 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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