The Nose
The Nose by Nikolay Gogol is a unique addition to the Penguin Books Limited collection, published in 2015. This edition, part of the Little Black Classics series, consists of 64 pages and is presented in English. The book features a pair of absurd, comic stories that showcase Gogol’s imaginative storytelling, inviting readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Gogol’s distinctive style, which blends humor with the absurd. The narratives explore themes of identity and societal norms, reflecting the author’s keen observations of 19th-century Russian life. This edition not only highlights Gogol’s literary prowess but also contributes to the broader context of world literature, making it a noteworthy exploration of fiction and classics.
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‘Strangely enough, I mistook it for a gentleman at first. Fortunately I had my spectacles with me so I could see it was really a nose.’
With this pair of absurd, comic stories Gogol indulges his imagination and delights readers.
Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin’s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.
Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852). Gogol’s works available in Penguin Classics are Dead Souls, Diary of a Madman, The Government Inspector & Selected Stories and The Night Before Christmas.
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