Dead Souls A Satirical Journey Through the Russian Soul
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
19.06.2023
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
288
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14.8/1.6 cm
Gewicht
376 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-1697-2
"Dead Souls" by Nikolai Gogol is a seminal work in Russian literature, first published in 1842. The novel is a satirical exploration of Russian society during the era of serfdom. It follows the protagonist, Chichikov, as he travels across Russia with the peculiar aim of purchasing "dead souls"-serfs who have died since the last census but are still counted as living for tax purposes. Chichikov's scheme is to use these "souls" as collateral to acquire wealth and status. Gogol's narrative is rich with humor and irony, yet it also delves into the tragic aspects of the human condition, reflecting the complexities of the Russian character. The novel is often compared to works like "Don Quixote" and "The Pickwick Papers" for its structure and character development. Despite its unfinished state, "Dead Souls" is considered complete in its existing form, as Gogol destroyed parts of the manuscript under the influence of religious fervor. The novel's impact on Russian literature is profound, influencing subsequent writers like Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. Gogol's work is a blend of realism and symbolism, with Chichikov representing a universal archetype of the opportunistic individual. The novel's enduring relevance lies in its critique of societal norms and its exploration of the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals.
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