Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector,Selected Stories by Ronald Wilks, Robert A. Maguire, Nikolai Gogol

Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector,Selected Stories

Ronald Wilks, Robert A. Maguire, Nikolai Gogol

308 pages first pub 1835 (editions) user-added

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This expanded collection of influential Russian satirist Nikolay Gogol's ingenious pieces now includes his most famous play.

Includes a chronology, explanatory notes, and publishing history for each work.

Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
dark 71%
reflective 71%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

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