Sämmtliche Werke 1: Die Abenteuer Tschitschikows oder Die toten Seelen I

Language: GermanPublished: March 1, 2017

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Subjects:

Humorous stories Satire Russia Social life and customs 1533-1917 Fiction Swindlers and swindling

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature Humour

Authors:

Buek, Otto
1873 - 1966
Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich
1809 - 1852

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In the early 19th century, as the Russian Empire grappled with social and economic transformations, "Sämmtliche Werke 1: Die Abenteuer Tschitschikows oder Die toten Seelen I" by Nikolaus Gogol emerges as a sharp critique of its societal norms. Centered on the enigmatic Pawel Iwanowitsch Tschitschikow, this novel explores themes of moral ambiguity and the pursuit of wealth through the purchase of deceased serfs—an act that reveals the absurdity of a system built on exploitation. With Gogol's incisive wit and vivid characterizations, this work invites students, civic activists, and historians alike to reflect on the complexities of identity and morality in a changing world. Engage with this timeless narrative that challenges the very essence of human value and societal structure.