Nikolai Gogol’s masterwork, Dead Souls, is a foundational pillar of 19th-century Russian literature. First published in 1842, this dark comedy chronicles the mysterious Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov as he travels the countryside with a bizarre, deceptive scheme: purchasing the ownership rights to 'dead souls'—deceased serfs who remain on the government census rolls. By acquiring these fictitious assets, Chichikov plans to hustle his way into the land-owning elite. What follows is a satirical tour of a corrupt society, populated by an unforgettable gallery of eccentric, greedy, and absurd characters.
Price: $21.99
Size: 8.5x11 inches
Pages: 458
