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Literary Fiction· Russia

Dead Souls

by Nikolai Gogol
Aggregate Editorial Score12/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1842English
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About This Book

Published in 1842, Dead Souls established Nikolai Gogol as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The con man Chichikov travels through provincial Russia purchasing the names of dead serfs—'dead souls'—whose deaths have not yet been registered. Gogol's bizarre comic masterpiece is the founding text of Russian prose fiction and a savage portrait of a corrupt society. Themes of corruption, Russia, comedy run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1842.

Book Details

AuthorNikolai Gogol
Published1842
Country of Origin🇷🇺 Russia
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140448078
Editorial Score12/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇷🇺 Russia

This book is part of Russia's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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184212
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About the Author
Nikolai Gogol
Russia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Souls about?

The con man Chichikov travels through provincial Russia purchasing the names of dead serfs—'dead souls'—whose deaths have not yet been registered. Gogol's bizarre comic masterpiece is the founding text of Russian prose fiction and a savage portrait of a corrupt society.

Who wrote Dead Souls?

Dead Souls was written by Nikolai Gogol, from Russia. First published in 1842.

What awards has Dead Souls won?

Dead Souls has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1842.

Is Dead Souls worth reading?

Dead Souls is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in corruption, Russia, comedy.

Where can I buy Dead Souls?

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What category is Dead Souls?

Dead Souls is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Dead Souls from?

Dead Souls originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.

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