The Inspector-General |
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| Author:
| GOGOL, Nikolai Vasilevich |
| Translator:
| Seltzer, Thomas |
| ISBN: | 979-8-3904-1475-0 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2023 |
| Publisher: | Independently Published
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.45 |
Book Description:
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The Inspector-General is a play written by the Russian playwright Nikolai Gogol. First performed in 1836, the play is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the corrupt bureaucracy of Imperial Russia.
The story is set in a small provincial town, where the corrupt officials and aristocrats are thrown into a panic upon hearing that a government inspector is coming to town incognito to investigate their misdeeds. Mistakenly, they assume a young and ambitious clerk named...
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The Inspector-General is a play written by the Russian playwright Nikolai Gogol. First performed in 1836, the play is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the corrupt bureaucracy of Imperial Russia.
The story is set in a small provincial town, where the corrupt officials and aristocrats are thrown into a panic upon hearing that a government inspector is coming to town incognito to investigate their misdeeds. Mistakenly, they assume a young and ambitious clerk named Khlestakov, who happens to be passing through town, is the inspector and begin to fawn over him and offer bribes in an attempt to win his favor.
The play is a biting critique of the hypocrisy and greed of the ruling class and highlights the absurdity of their attempts to maintain their power and privilege. It also explores themes of identity and the dangers of self-delusion.
The Inspector-General is regarded as one of Gogol's masterpieces and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions around the world. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its relevance and the universal nature of its message.