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Nikolai Gogol Bibliography
This is a list of the works by Nikolai Gogol (1809–1852), followed by a list of adaptations of his works: __NOTOC__ Drama * '' Decoration of Vladimir of the Third Class'', unfinished comedy (1832).Golub (1998, 432). * ''Marriage'', comedy (1835, published and premiered 1842). * '' The Gamblers'', comedy (1836, published 1842, premiered 1843). * ''The Government Inspector'', also translated as ''The Inspector General'' (1836). * '' Leaving the Theater'', (''After the Staging of a New Comedy'') (1836) Essays * ''Woman'', essay (1830) * ''Preface'', to first volume of ''Evenings on a Farm'' (1831) * ''Preface'', to second volume of ''Evenings on a Farm'' (1832) * '' Selected Passages from Correspondence with Friends'', collection of letters and essays (1847). * '' Meditations on the Divine Liturgy'' ** English Translation: ''Meditations on the Divine Liturgy: of the Holy Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church''. Gogol, N. Holy Trinity Publications, 2014. Fiction * '' Even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolai Gogol LOC Original
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A Bewitched Place
"A Bewitched Place" is the last story in the second volume of Nikolai Gogol's first collection of short stories, '' Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka'' (1832). Like the concluding tale of the first volume, " The Lost Letter: A Tale Told by the Sexton of the N...Church", it is told by an exuberant Cossack The Cossacks are a predominantly East Slavic Eastern Christian people originating in the Pontic–Caspian steppe of eastern Ukraine and southern Russia. Cossacks played an important role in defending the southern borders of Ukraine and Rus ... narrator, the old sexton Foma, who says that the tale is about his grandfather. Plot Foma's grandfather takes care of melons and spends most of his time at a shanty nearby, taking pleasure in groups of wagons that come by with various items. One day, while discussing matters with some passing wagoneers, his grandfather decides to outdo Foma and his friend at dancing. He does quite well until he reaches a spot in the garden where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Carriage
"The Carriage" (or "The Coach" in some translations; ) is an 1836 short story by Nikolai Gogol, one of his shortest works. The story centers on the life of a former cavalry officer and landowner near a small Russian town. After reading the story, Anton Chekhov wrote to Alexei Suvorin, "What an artist he is! His 'Carriage' alone is worth two hundred thousand rubles. Sheer delight, nothing less." Background Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol (1809–1852) was a well-known Russian novelist and short-story writer. He was born and raised in Ukraine and moved to St. Petersburg in 1828. His short story "The Carriage" was published in the first volume of Pushkin's literary journal ''The Contemporary'' in 1836. It is speculated that Gogol wrote the short story to echo Pushkin's '' Tales of Belkin'', as he mimics Pushkin's use of anecdotes, irony, and structure in media res. It is classified as one of his Petersburg tales (along with "Nevsky Prospekt", "The Diary of a Madman", "The Nose", "The Over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nose (Gogol)
"The Nose" () is an 1836 satirical short story by Nikolai Gogol written during his time living in St. Petersburg. During this time, Gogol's works were primarily focused on the grotesque and absurd, with a romantic twist. Written between 1835 and 1836, "The Nose" tells the story of a St. Petersburg official whose nose leaves his face and develops a life of its own. The story was originally published in '' The Contemporary'', a literary journal owned by Alexander Pushkin. The use of a nose as the main source of conflict could have been due to Gogol's own experience with an oddly shaped nose, which was often the subject of self-deprecating jokes in letters. The use of iconic landmarks in the story, as well as its sheer absurdity, has made "The Nose" an important part of St. Petersburg's literary tradition. "The Nose" is divided into three parts and tells the story of Collegiate Assessor ("Major") Kovalyov, who wakes up one morning without his nose. He later finds out that his nose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diary Of A Madman (Nikolai Gogol)
"Diary of a Madman" (, ''Zapiski sumasshedshevo'') is a farcical short story by Nikolai Gogol first published in 1835. Along with "The Overcoat" and " The Nose", "Diary of a Madman" is considered to be one of Gogol's greatest short stories. The tale centers on the life of a minor civil servant during the era of Nicholas I. The story shows the descent of the protagonist, Poprishchin, into insanity. "Diary of a Madman", the only one of Gogol's works written in first person, follows diary-entry format. Plot introduction Although nineteenth-century medical authorities noted the accuracy of Gogol's depiction of the course of madness, the text itself (with the exception of the title) never crosses the boundary into objectification. Everything is told exclusively from the point of view of the protagonist, and conclusions about him and what is happening to him can only ever be inferred from the solipsistic and increasingly fantastic narrative of events and thoughts recorded in his diary. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prisoner (Gogol)
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Nevsky Prospekt (story)
"Nevsky Prospekt" () is a short story by Nikolai Gogol, written between 1831 and 1834 and published in the collection ''Arabesques'' in 1835. Summary Influenced strongly by the sentimental movement, the protagonist of "Nevsky Prospekt" is a pathetic and insignificant romantic, the narrator is chatty and unreliable (along the lines of ''Tristram Shandy'', the definitive sentimental novel), and realism dominates. The story is organized symmetrically; the narrator describes Nevsky Prospekt in great detail, then the plot splits to follow in turn two acquaintances, each of whom follows a beautiful woman whom he has seen on the street. The first story follows the romantic hero, the second follows his realistic foil. The story closes with the narrator once more speaking generally of Nevsky Prospekt. The introduction describes Nevsky Prospekt, the central avenue of St. Petersburg, and its population at different times of the day. The narrator revels in the delights of the street, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Chapter From An Historical Novel
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The Portrait (short Story)
"The Portrait" () is a short story by Russian author Nikolai Gogol, originally published in the short story collection '' Arabesques'' in 1835. The story shares themes with some of his earlier works such as " St. John's Eve" and " Viy". Plot summary "The Portrait" is the story of a young and penniless artist, Tchartkoff, who stumbles upon a terrifyingly lifelike portrait in an art shop and is compelled to buy it. The painting is magical and offers him a dilemma — to struggle to make his own way in the world on the basis of his own talents or to accept the assistance of the magic painting to guaranteed riches and fame. He chooses to become rich and famous, but when he comes upon a portrait from another artist which is "pure, faultless, beautiful as a bride" he comes to realize that he has made the wrong choice. Eventually, he falls ill and dies from a fever. Part I The first part of the story takes place in nineteenth-century Saint Petersburg, Russia and follows a penniless yet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabesques (short Story Collection)
''Arabesques'' () are collected works written and compiled by Nikolai Gogol, first published in January 1835. The collection consists of two parts, diverse in content, hence its name: ″arabesques,″ a special type of Arabic design where lines wind around each other. Articles on chronicles, geography, and art, as well as works of fiction such as "Nevsky Prospekt," " The Portrait," and " Diary of a Madman" merge the collection into one piece. The articles represent Gogol's opinions and ideas about literature and art. In "A Few Words About Pushkin," for instance, he describes Pushkin as one of the greatest Russian poets and sets task for Russian literature to be fulfilled; in "On Little Russian Songs," Gogol gave his estimation of Ukrainian folk arts; and in an article about Karl Bryullov's painting ''The Last Day of Pompeii ''The Last Day of Pompeii'' is a large history painting by Karl Bryullov produced in 1830–1833 on the subject of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tale Of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled With Ivan Nikiforovich
"The Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled with Ivan Nikiforovich" (, 1835), also known in English as ''The Squabble'', is the final tale in the '' Mirgorod'' collection by Nikolai Gogol. It is known as one of his most humorous stories. In March 2002, the BBC Radio 4 comedy series ''Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat'' adapted the story under the title "The Two Ivans", starring Griff Rhys Jones and Stephen Moore. Plot summary This story takes place in the bucolic small town of Mirgorod. It is written in a style featuring grotesque yet realistic portrayals of the characters. The two Ivans are gentlemen landowners, neighbors, and great friends, each one almost being the opposite image of the other. Ivan Ivanovich is tall, thin, and well-spoken, for example, while Ivan Nikiforovich is short and fat and cuts to the point with a biting honesty. One day, Ivan Ivanovich notices his friend's servant hanging some clothes out to dry as well as some military implements, especially a Tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viy (story)
"Viy" (, ; pronounced in English language, English), also translated as "The Viy", is a horror novella by the writer Nikolai Gogol, first published in volume 2 of his collection of tales entitled ''Mirgorod (Gogol), Mirgorod'' (1835). Despite an author's note alluding to folklore, the title character is generally conceded to be wholly Gogol's invention. Plot summary Students at Bratsky Monastery in Kiev break for summer vacation. The impoverished students must find food and lodging along their journey home. Three students, the kleptomaniac theologian Khalyava, the merry-making philosopher Khoma Brut, and the younger rhetorician Tiberiy Gorobets, find wheat fields suggesting a nearby village. They leave the high road and walk extra distance before reaching a farm with two cottages, as night draws near. An old woman begrudgingly lodges the three travelers separately. At night, the woman calls on Khoma and begins grabbing at him. This is no amorous embrace; the flashy-eyed wom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
