Based upon a personal anecdote recounted to Gogol by the great Russian poet Pushkin, "The Inspector-General", also known as "The Government Inspector", is a satirical play first published in 1836. It is a comedy of errors that unstintingly portrays human greed and stupidity. The plot centers around the officials of a small provincial town in Russia, who have been informed that a dreaded inspector is soon to arrive. They mistakenly assume that the...

Pervai︠a︡ li︠u︡bovʹ: A novella that delves into the intricacies of young love and the bittersweet experiences it entails, capturing the intensity and volatility of first romantic encounters. Asi︠a︡: A novella that probes deeply into the poignant themes of unrequited love, nostalgia, and the intricate complexity of human emotions and relationships, presenting a nuanced exploration of these timeless aspects of the human experience. Rudin:...