Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka
Description
Step into the vibrant world of Ukrainian village life with Nikolai Gogol's captivating debut collection, "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka." Presented through the charming voice of a fictional beekeeper, these tales weave together folklore, superstition, and uproarious peasant humor with a touch of the supernatural. Experience a unique blend of the comical and the uncanny as witches, devils, and mischievous spirits populate these richly detailed stories of rural customs and landscapes. Gogol's masterful storytelling, brimming with sensory detail and linguistic innovation, offers an unforgettable glimpse into a world both fantastical and deeply human, launching a literary career that would redefine Russian literature.
Available Editions
paperback
Imperial Press
Published May 9, 2024
398 pages
ISBN: 9783989884373
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Details
First Published
1831
Language
rus
Translation
Original: Вечера на хуторе близ Диканьки
From: rus
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