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Description
This play holds great appeal for students of Russian and drama students alike. In this carefully researched study, Michael Beresford gives a detailed account of its composition, reception and stage history. Misconceptions about the nature and purpose of Gogols's dramatic masterpiece are common and this book puts the record straight, using evidence from the writings of Gogol and his contemporaries. The play, innocent of any political intent, emerges not as a light-hearted farce, but as a subtle satirical comedy, a brilliant expose not just of bribery but of corruption in its many guises. Its characters, far from being grotesque, are shown to be real people and recognisable types. This book shows the wisdom, humour and subtlety that is missing in many English translations.
Table of Contents
PART ONE
1 . Historical Background
2. Productions and Criticisms
3. Later Reviews and Revisions
4. Gogol's Commentaries
5. Later Productions and Adaptations
6. The Play's Character and Purpose
Notes
PART TWO
Structure, Style and Characterisation
Interpretation and Significance
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 01 Jan 1998 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 128 |
| ISBN | 9781853994395 |
| Imprint | Bristol Classical Press |
| Dimensions | 216 x 135 mm |
| Series | Critical Studies in Russian Literature |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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