The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol by Nikolai Gogol, Richard Pevear, Larissa Volokhonsky
The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol

Nikolai Gogol, Richard Pevear, Larissa Volokhonsky

The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol

Nikolai Gogol, Richard Pevear, Larissa Volokhonsky

464 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

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The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol is a treasure trove of whimsical, humorous, and poignant stories that will delight readers who revel in the absurdities of life, the quirks of the human condition, and the rich cultural heritage of 19th-century Russia, making it a perfect fit for anyone who appreciates the offbeat, the satirical, and the sublime.

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Nikolai Gogol's stories continue to delight readers the world over. Now a new translation - from an award-winning team of translators - presents these stories in all their inventive, exuberant glory to English-speaking readers. For the first time,...

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Community Reviews

4.22
based on 674 reviews

Moods

funny: 68%

mysterious: 54%

dark: 50%

adventurous: 31%

reflective: 31%

challenging: 22%

emotional: 22%

sad: 18%

tense: 18%

lighthearted: 13%

informative: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
78% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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