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LoC No.: 06015458
Uniform Title: Mertvye dushi. English
Title:
Home Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2
[Dead Souls]
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
Summary: "Home Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a satirical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a detailed and engaging look into Russian society, particularly through the eyes of the main character, Pavel Ivanovitch Tchichikoff, who is introduced as a Councillor of State traveling for pleasure and business. The story emphasizes the peculiarities of Russian nobility and their customs, providing a window into the socio-political dynamics of the era. The opening of the narrative introduces Tchichikoff as he arrives at a provincial inn in Smolensk. As he settles in, the descriptions of the inn and its staff reveal a world filled with eccentric yet vivid characters, laying the foundation for Tchichikoff's observations and interactions. His inquiries about the local nobility and conditions reflect his intentions to integrate himself into the social fabric while simultaneously hinting at his deeper motives. Gogol crafts a scene that mixes humor and social critique, setting the stage for Tchichikoff's journey and the satirical exploration of Russian life that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
Translator: Lach-Szyrma, Krystin, 1791?-1866
EBook No.: 58070
Published: Oct 10, 2018
Downloads: 226
Language: English
Subject: Satire
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Russia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06015458
Uniform Title: Mertvye dushi. English
Title:
Home Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2
[Dead Souls]
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
Summary: "Home Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a satirical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a detailed and engaging look into Russian society, particularly through the eyes of the main character, Pavel Ivanovitch Tchichikoff, who is introduced as a Councillor of State traveling for pleasure and business. The story emphasizes the peculiarities of Russian nobility and their customs, providing a window into the socio-political dynamics of the era. The opening of the narrative introduces Tchichikoff as he arrives at a provincial inn in Smolensk. As he settles in, the descriptions of the inn and its staff reveal a world filled with eccentric yet vivid characters, laying the foundation for Tchichikoff's observations and interactions. His inquiries about the local nobility and conditions reflect his intentions to integrate himself into the social fabric while simultaneously hinting at his deeper motives. Gogol crafts a scene that mixes humor and social critique, setting the stage for Tchichikoff's journey and the satirical exploration of Russian life that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
Translator: Lach-Szyrma, Krystin, 1791?-1866
EBook No.: 58070
Published: Oct 10, 2018
Downloads: 226
Language: English
Subject: Satire
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
Subject: Swindlers and swindling -- Russia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.