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The Nose is a short story by Nikolai Gogol and was published in 1836. It tells the story of a man (known as Major Kovalyov) who lost his nose in an extraordinarily strange incident. He soon realizes that his nose dressed as a man of high rank and pretending to be a human being: It goes to church and can talk to Kovalyov. He tries to get the nose back on his face in many different ways but the nose refuses to return.

Centering on the picaresque realism of Nikolai Gogol’s (1809-1852) mid-19th-century visions of the extraordinary in everyday life, this collection mines the ambiance and mind of pre-Revolutionary Russia. These seven stories take us from the Miracle Mile of St. Petersburg’s Nevsky Prospekt, and a summer night in a Ukrainian village, to the fantastical psychological geographies of fathers, sons, and madmen. Augmenting Gogol’s visions are two disturbing tales by the foremost storyteller of Russia’s “Silver Age”.

For an atheist it’s a great deal, though it does suggest atheism may have a weak point. For those of faith it’s a matter of jam now and purgatory tomorrow. A bargain many artists feel is something they can live with. For agnostics it’s usually a question of can the afterlife really be that bad, would workplace regulations reach all parts of heaven and hell. However, in this volume the terms are agreed and the Devil pays his fees and the character his dues, each happy to wait a few decades for the eternal payback.

Cloak is a captivating short story penned by Ukrainian-born Russian author Nikolai Gogol and published in 1842. This timeless tale has left an indelible mark on Russian literature, famously echoed in Fyodor Dostoevskys words We all come out from Gogols Overcoat. Its rich narrative has inspired numerous adaptations in both stage and film, showcasing its enduring relevance and impact.

Dive into the captivating world of classic Russian literature with this enthralling collection from one of the most celebrated authors. Featuring timeless stories such as Taras Bulba, St. Johns Eve, The Cloak, How The Two Ivans Quarrelled, The Mysterious Portrait, and The Calash, this anthology promises to transport you through the rich tapestry of Russian storytelling. - Summary by afutterer

Dive into the thrilling world of Taras Bulba, a captivating historical novella by Nikolai Gogol. Set against the backdrop of Ukraines untamed frontier—often likened to America’s wild west—this tale unfolds in a land where borders are fluid and the spirit of adventure reigns. Journey alongside Taras Bulba, a fierce Cossack colonel, and his two sons, Ostap and Andriy, as they navigate the trials of honor, bravery, and loyalty after graduating from the Kiev Academy. This story is rich with themes of romance, chivalry, and the relentless pursuit of freedom, all wrapped in a tapestry of ...

En La Bruja – El Viyi, nos conduce a un territorio donde el folclore palpita con fuerza; un mundo donde las noches se cargan de presagios, las criaturas míticas acechan al borde del camino, lo sagrado y lo profano se rozan sin permiso. Un estudiante de seminario se ve obligado a vigilar el cadáver de una joven, que quizá no está tan muerta como parece.

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Dive into the world of celebrated Ukrainian-born author Nikolai Gogol, whose collection of vividly grotesque and fantastical tales will leave you both captivated and unsettled. These stories delve into themes of death, madness, ghosts, and the absurdity of bureaucracy, all woven together with a sharp, dark humor that highlights the tragic nature of human existence. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

Erleben Sie über 14 Stunden spannende Unterhaltung mit Geistern, Dunkelmännern, Untoten, Betrügern, Dieben, Narzissten, Hexenmeistern, zwielichtigen Zauberkünstlern und bösartigen Schurken. Alle diese Werke haben immer wieder die Phantasie und das Interesse an Schauergeschichten bei den Zuhörern neu entfacht. Um euch so richtig das Gruseln zu lehren, haben wir diese besonderen Geschichten ausgewählt und in dieser Hörbuch-Playlist versammelt.

Sie erzählt die tragikomische Geschichte des kleinen Beamten Akakij Akakijewitsch, dessen Leben sich ganz um seine Arbeit dreht – bis der Kauf eines neuen Mantels plötzlich alles verändert. Was als unscheinbare Alltagsgeschichte beginnt, entwickelt sich zu einer tief bewegenden Erzählung über soziale Kälte, existenzielle Not und den verzweifelten Wunsch nach Anerkennung. Gogols Der Mantel wurde zur Inspirationsquelle für Schriftsteller wie Dostojewski, Kafka oder Nabokov – ein literarisches Meisterwerk zwischen Realismus, Satire und feinem Schrecken.

In a small provincial town in Russia, the Governor and his officials are in a state of panic. Word has spread that a Government Inspector is on his way, prompting them to scramble to hide their corruption and incompetence. When a man arrives at the Inn refusing to pay for his meals, they jump to the conclusion that he must be the dreaded Inspector! Enter Khlestakov, a down-on-his-luck clerk from St. Petersburg who has lost all his money gambling. Desperate and confused, he tries to bully the Inns landlord into giving him free meals. But when the Governor confronts him, Khlestakovs penchant for...

Ein Beamter aus Sankt Petersburg wacht eines Morgens auf – und stellt fest, dass seine Nase verschwunden ist. Noch unglaublicher: Die Nase führt plötzlich ein Eigenleben und tritt als hochrangiger Staatsbeamter auf. Gogol nutzt diese groteske Geschichte, um die Absurditäten des russischen Beamtentums, soziale Eitelkeit und den Verlust der persönlichen Identität satirisch zu entlarven.

This audiobook includes 10 Great Russian Short Stories: The Mantle by Nikolai Gogol, Mumu by Ivan Turgenev, First love by Ivan Turgenev, An Avenger by Anton Chekhov, Darkness by Anton Chekhov, The Death of Ivan Illyich by Leo Tolstoy, Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Little Angel by Leonid Andreyev, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, A Troublesome Visitor by Anton Chekhov.

The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol includes the works of the famous writer Nikolai Gogol: The Viy, A May Night, Memoirs of a Madman, The Nose, The Cloak, Christmas Eve.

The Viy is a horror novella by Russian writer Nikolai Gogol, first published in the first volume of his collection of tales entitled Mirgorod (1835). The title is also the name of the demonic entity central to the plot. Every summer, there is usually a large procession of all the students moving around the area as they travel home. However, the group is reduced to three students: the theologian Khaliava, the philosopher Khoma Brut, and the rhetorician Tibery Gorobets. As the night draws in, the students hope to find a village near the main road where they can find some rest and food.

Christmas Eve is the first story in the second volume of the collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol. The story opens with a description of the winter scenery of Dikanka, Ukraine, a witch flying across the night sky and the devil stealing the moon and hiding it in his pocket, first playing with it in the sky, which no one in the village notices. Since it is the night before Christmas, the devil is free to roam around and torment people as he pleases, so he decides to find a way to get back at the village blacksmith, Vakula, because he paints religious art in the church.

Memoirs of a Madman or Diary of a Madman is a farcical short story by Nikolai Gogol. 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 repressive era of Nicholas I. Following the format of a diary, 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.

The Nose is a satirical short story by Nikolai Gogol written during his time living in St. Petersburg. During this time, Gogol's works were primarily focused on surrealism and the grotesque, 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 Nose was originally published in The Contemporary, a literary journal owned by Alexander Pushkin.

Diese große Hörbuch Box der klassischen russischen Literatur zeigt die ganze erzählerische Bandbreite dieses großen Landes mit seinen berühmten Autoren, darunter Puschkin, Gogol, Dostojewski, Tolstoi und Tschechowa. Zwanzig weltberühmte Erzählungen, Novellen und Kurzgeschichten sind in dieser Box vereint! Mit dabei: Pique Dame (Puschkin), Die Nase sowie Der Mantel (Gogol), Der Großinquisitor (Dostojewski), Die Kreutzersonate, Wieviel Erde braucht der Mensch, Die drei Tode u. a. von Leo Tolstoi sowie Die Dame mit dem Hündchen, Der Rächer seiner Ehre, Das Gewinnlos u.a. von Anton Tschechow.