Pripovijetke
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Pripovijetke

Nikolaj Vasiljevič Gogolj

A classic Croatian edition with a selection of the most famous stories by Gogol - a master storyteller who combines humor, the grotesque, fantasy, and deep social satire.

This post-war edition from the library of world literature brings three key cycles:

  • Evenings in a Village near Dikanka – romantic, folklore and demonic stories from the Ukrainian countryside (e.g. The Night Before Ivan Kupala, Viy, The Terrible Revenge) full of vivid humor and mysticism.
  • Mirgorod – a continuation of the Ukrainian cycle with the epic Taras Bulba and other stories.
  • Petrograd Stories – realistic and satirical stories about a little man in a big city: the anthology The Overcoat (The Overcoat), The Nose, Nevsky Prospect, Notes of a Madman – works that influenced Dostoevsky and world literature.

Roman Šovary's translation is appreciated for its fidelity to the original and the fluid Croatian language from the mid-20th century. The book is today a sought-after antiquarian rarity – perfect for collectors of classical Russian literature and fans of Gogol's "laughter through tears".

Original title
Povesti
Translation
Roman Šovary
Dimensions
17 x 12 cm
Pages
886
Publisher
Kultura, Zagreb, 1950.
 
Distribution: 10,000 copies
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
Damages or inconvenience notice:
  • Slight damage to the cover
 

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