The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories (1961)
The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories is a 1961 Russian-language translations into english book written by Nikolaĭ Vasilʹevich Gogolʹ.
Gogol's biting satirical comedy, first published in 1835, is an outrageous rant against the civil service and the class system of 19th century Russia. It combines realism with the fantastic and the absurd as one man struggles to be noticed by the woman he adores. Gogol's stories are rooted in commonplace events and his characters are common people but Gogol combined that in a weird world of fantasy, broad comedy and lunacy.
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What is The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories about?
Gogol's biting satirical comedy, first published in 1835, is an outrageous rant against the civil service and the class system of 19th century Russia. It combines realism with the fantastic and the absurd as one man struggles to be noticed by the woman he adores. Gogol's stories are rooted in commonplace events and his characters are common people but Gogol combined that in a weird world of fantasy, broad comedy and lunacy.
When was The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories published?
The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories was published on 1 January 1961.
Who made The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories?
The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories was written by Nikolaĭ Vasilʹevich Gogolʹ.