Golgol: Selected Stories offers some of the most renowned works from one of Russia's finest and most celebrated writers: Nikolai Gogol.

Famed for his effortless blend of satire and realism, Gogol is often considered the Godfather of Russian literature. At turns witty and whimsical, dark and ominous, his stories thrived on vibrant language, absurdist techniques as well as elements of the grotesque – the result of which is utterly unique. In this carefully curated collection, discover the unfortunate power of social status in 'The Overcoat', the doomed obsession with class in 'The Nose', the darkly comic opera, 'A May Night', and much more.

The titles included in this collection, in order of appearance, are:

- 'The Overcoat'
- 'The Mantle'
- 'The Nose'
- 'Memoirs of a Madman'
- 'A May Night'
- 'The Viy'

Nikolai Gogol (1809 – 1852) was a Russian playwright, short story writer and novelist. He is famed for his use of the grotesque and surrealism in his works. Gogol also used elements of Ukrainian culture and folklore in his writing – a nod towards his upbringing. His work profoundly influenced Russian literature and is widely read to this day.
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