{"product_id":"dead-souls-by-nikolai-gogol","title":"Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikolai Gogol\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e FINGERPRINT with FP logo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 20-09-2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e Dead Souls is a satirical masterpiece by Nikolai Gogol, the brilliant Russian writer who exposed\u003cbr\u003e\nthe absurdities of bureaucracy, the follies of greed, and the contradictions of human ambition.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlending biting wit with vivid storytelling, the novel follows the dubious Chichikov on his bizarre scheme to purchase the “dead souls” of deceased serfs—an absurd enterprise that mirrors the moral decay of society itself. Both hilarious and haunting, the book paints a timeless portrait of corruption, vanity, and the eternal human quest for meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\nLaugh where they laughed. Scheme as he schemed. Discover Dead Souls. Journey through Gogol’s unforgettable landscapes of provincial Russia, where every character is larger than life yet achingly familiar. Uncover layers of biting satire that critique bureaucracy, social climbing, and hollow respectability. Reflect on a story that blends comedy with melancholy, reminding us of both the grotesque and the profound in human nature. Experience a literary classic that has influenced Dostoevsky, Nabokov, and countless modern writers. Themes Greed, corruption, and human folly The absurdity of social systems and bureaucracy The thin line between comedy and tragedy The search for identity in a morally bankrupt society Satire as a mirror of truth Who Should Read This Book? Lovers of Russian literature, satire, and the great European novel tradition. Readers of Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, or Kafka. Students and teachers of world literature, history, and cultural studies. Anyone intrigued by dark humor, biting social critique, and timeless storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789370892323\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.8 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FINGERPRINT with FP logo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51229721526576,"sku":"PrakashBooks_9789370892323","price":285.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71beI5EQ6aL.jpg?v=1774713697","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/dead-souls-by-nikolai-gogol","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}