"Mantil: A Novel" by Nikolai Gogol is a classic work of Ukrainian and world literature of the 19th century. The main character, the employee Akakiy Akakievich, lives a monotonous life in St. Petersburg until he decides to buy a new coat. This event becomes a decisive moment in his life, which turns his situation upside down. Gogol depicts an unexpected change in Akakievich and his further path in life, where humor, satire and deep psychologism are intertwined in a bright artistic canvas. This novella leaves readers with deep reflections on life, destiny and human nature.