Sämmtliche Werke 4: Mirgorod by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol
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Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
German
"Sämmtliche Werke 4: Mirgorod" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The work explores the lives and experiences of characters from the small Russian provinces, highlighting the unique blend of whimsical fantasy and stark realism that characterizes Gogol's style. Through vibrant portrayals o...
introduces Afanassji Iwanowitsch Towstogub and Pulcheria Iwanowna, an elderly couple living in quiet simplicity, deeply bound to one another and their rural life. Gogol vividly describes their humble dwelling, their regular routines, and the charm of their existence while hinting at the broader themes of nostalgia and the passage of time. Through warm humor and tender observations, the narrative captures the essence of their relationship, juxtaposing their serene lives against a looming sense of change and melancholy that subtly foreshadows future events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Richard Jackson
5 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. It exceeded all my expectations.
Edward Hill
3 months agoMy professor recommended this and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Joseph White
4 months agoSimply put, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Absolutely essential reading.
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Amanda Thompson
5 months agoMy professor recommended this and the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. I couldn't put it down until the very end.