Sämmtliche Werke 4: Mirgorod by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol

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Author Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
Editor Buek, Otto, 1873-1966
Translator Bugow, S.
Translator Chmelnitzky, Eugenie
Translator König, Charlotte
Title Sämmtliche Werke 4: Mirgorod
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Gutsbesitzer der alten Zeit -- Taraß Bulba -- Wij -- Wie Iwan Iwanowitsch und Iwan Nikiforowitsch sich entzweiten -- Die Equipage.
Credits Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Sadowski,
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Summary "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 of peasant life, folklore, and strong emotional contrasts, the collection presents a rich tapestry of cultural narratives. The opening of "Mirgorod" 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.)
Language German
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Ukraine -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 49576
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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