Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol (1809–1852) is one of the most mysterious figures in Russian culture. His whole life was a continuous feat of ascent to the heights of creativity, which had an exceptionally strong impact on all subsequent development of both Russian and world literature. This edition includes selected works of the author. Contents: EVENINGS ON A FARM NEAR DIKANKI: Sorochinskaya Fair The Evening on the Eve of Ivan Kupala May Night, or the drowned woman The Lost Letter The Night Before Christmas Terrible Revenge Ivan Fedorovich Shponka and his Aunt Enchanted Place WORLD CITY: Old World Landowners Taras Bulba Viy The Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled with Ivan Nikiforovich DEAD SOULS THE Tale of CAPTAIN KOPEYKINEPETERSBURG STORIES: Nev Sky ProspectNosePortraitOvercoatStrollerNotes of a MadmanRomePLAYS:The Inspector GeneralMarriage