Dead Souls
Oct 2026 · Prakash Books India Pvt Ltd
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Dead Souls is a satirical masterpiece by Nikolai Gogol, the brilliant Russian writer who exposed
the absurdities of bureaucracy, the follies of greed, and the contradictions of human ambition.
Blending biting wit with vivid storytelling, the novel follows the dubious Chichikov on his bizarre scheme to purchase the “dead souls” of deceased serfs—an absurd enterprise that mirrors the moral decay of society itself. Both hilarious and haunting, the book paints a timeless portrait of corruption, vanity, and the eternal human quest for meaning.
the absurdities of bureaucracy, the follies of greed, and the contradictions of human ambition.
Blending biting wit with vivid storytelling, the novel follows the dubious Chichikov on his bizarre scheme to purchase the “dead souls” of deceased serfs—an absurd enterprise that mirrors the moral decay of society itself. Both hilarious and haunting, the book paints a timeless portrait of corruption, vanity, and the eternal human quest for meaning.
Dead Souls is a satirical masterpiece by Nikolai Gogol, the brilliant Russian writer who exposed
the absurdities of bureaucracy, the follies of greed, and the contradictions of human ambition.
Blending biting wit with vivid storytelling, the novel follows the dubious Chichikov on his bizarre sche...
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About the author
Born in 1809, Nikolai Gogol is a Russian writer known for his satirical and comedic works that provide a glimpse into 19th-century Russian society. Gogol's mastery of irony and absurdity in his fiction, such as "Dead Souls" and "The Overcoat," has influenced generations of writers.
Born in 1809, Nikolai Gogol is a Russian writer known for his satirical and comedic works that provide a glimpse into 19th-century Russian society. Gogol's mastery of irony and absurdity in his fiction, such as "Dead Souls" and "The Overcoat," has influenced generations of writers.
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