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100 1 _aGogol, Nikolai Vasilevich,
_d1809-1852
240 1 0 _aMertvye dushi. English
245 1 0 _aHome Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2 :
_b[Dead Souls]
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-10
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSatire
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
653 _aSwindlers and swindling -- Russia -- Fiction
700 1 _aLach-Szyrma, Krystin,
_d1791?-1866
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58070
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