Gogol , Nikolai Vasilevich

Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov tries to buy the souls of peasants who have died since the last census to make himself look like a gentleman owner.

Chronicles the adventures of the Nose within the guise of a civil servant. Includes commentary that discusses the significance of this work and its contribution to the genre of the absurd.

A Ukranian tale in which a beautiful young girl visits the fair for the first time. While there, a young man asks for her hand in marriage.

Collection of short stories, often venturing into the absurd, depict life in 19th century Russia.