Sämmtliche Werke 4: Mirgorod

Name: Sämmtliche Werke 4: Mirgorod
Author: Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol

By Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol

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A set of independent tales rooted in a Ukrainian provincial setting, blending earthy realism, satirical comedy, folkloric fantasy, and historical adventure. One story portrays the simple routines and slow decline of elderly landowners; another dramatizes the fierce loyalties and brutal conflicts of Cossack life; a comic novella traces a petty but escalating quarrel between neighbors; and a supernatural tale stages eerie encounters with witches and demonic forces. Together the pieces juxtapose domestic detail, grotesque humor, and mythic violence to examine social customs, human folly, and the thin boundary between the ordinary and the uncanny.

About the Author

Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol

Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol was a prominent Russian writer and playwright, known for his unique blend of realism, satire, and the grotesque. Born in 1809 in what is now Ukraine, he is celebrated for his influential works that explore the complexities of Russian society. His most notable works include "Dead Souls," a darkly comic novel that critiques the moral decay of the Russian gentry, and "The Inspector-General," a satirical play that highlights the absurdities of bureaucracy. Gogol's storytelling often incorporates elements of folklore and the supernatural, making him a key figure in the development of Russian literature.