Selected Humorous Works of Gogol

Author: Gogol
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: Gogol is an outstanding master of humor and satire in the history of Russian literature. His humor stems from his keen insight into the absurd and comical aspects of life, while his satire reflects his deep affection for humanity, which encompasses both beauty and ugliness, good and evil at its core. It is precisely for this reason that when reading his works, we can "experience life through the laughter visible to all and the tears unnoticed by many." "A smile with tears"—this is the artistic characteristic of Gogol. This book includes eight of Gogol's humorous short stories, such as the masterpieces Nevsky Prospect, The Nose, and The Portrait, as well as his renowned dramatic work The Inspector General. Every piece in this collection embodies Gogol's profound aesthetic philosophy: "to observe life through the laughter visible to all and the tears unnoticed by many." The translator, Dr. Wang Jiaxing, has dedicated years to the study of Russian literature and has specialized in Gogol while in Russia, which undoubtedly provides academic assurance for the quality of the translation in this book.