Diary of a Madman and Other Tales

Name: Diary of a Madman and Other Tales
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Nikolai Gogol
ISBN: 9781802566079

Author: Nikolai Gogol

Narrator: Eloise Fairfax

Unabridged: 3 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Interactive Media

Published: 05/15/2025

Categories: Fiction, Humorous

Synopsis

"Diary of a Madman and Other Tales" by Nikolai Gogol is a collection of short stories showcasing the author's satirical wit and exploration of the absurd. The titular story follows the descent into madness of a low-ranking civil servant, providing a biting commentary on societal norms. "The Nose" humorously revolves around a man's lost nose leading a life of its own. Gogol's tales, filled with irony and social critique, delve into the human psyche and expose the eccentricities of Russian society, blending humor with a touch of the macabre.

About Nikolai Gogol

Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Russian novelist, humorist, and dramatist. Considered the father of modern Russian realism, his best-known works are the novels Dead Souls and Taras Bul'ba, the play The Inspector-General, and the short stories "Diary of a Madman," "The Nose," and "The Overcoat." With their scrupulous and scathing realism, ethical criticism, and philosophical depth, they remain some of the most important works of world literature. However, because much of Gogol's writing satirized the corrupt bureaucracy of the Russian Empire, he was temporarily exiled from Russia.

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