Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich 1809-1852 creator Buek, Otto 1873-1966 Bugow, S. Chmelnitzky, Eugenie König, Charlotte text utu 2015 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Gutsbesitzer der alten Zeit -- Taraß Bulba -- Wij -- Wie Iwan Iwanowitsch und Iwan Nikiforowitsch sich entzweiten -- Die Equipage. Release date is 2015-08-02 Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Ukraine -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49576 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49576 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134135.0 49576