{"product_id":"dead-soulsillustrated-paperback","title":"Dead Souls(Illustrated) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNikolai Gogol\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eD. J. Hogarth\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eMicheal Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e containing illustrations, summary, author biography, and character list.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDead Souls\u003c\/em\u003e by Nikolai Gogol is a satirical masterpiece that offers a scathing critique of 19th-century Russian society. The novel follows the journey of Chichikov, a mysterious and somewhat unscrupulous man, as he travels through the countryside purchasing deceased serfs, or \"dead souls,\" from landowners. His goal is to use these deceased serfs to secure a false inheritance and improve his social standing. However, as he interacts with various eccentric characters, Chichikov's dark ambitions and the absurdity of his actions become more apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough rich, comedic storytelling and vivid, humorous characters, Gogol exposes the flaws and moral decay within Russian nobility and society at large. The novel masterfully blends humor with deep social commentary, creating a work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated edition includes beautiful, period-style illustrations that complement the novel's unique atmosphere, as well as a detailed summary, an insightful author biography, and a comprehensive list of characters to enhance the reading experience. Perfect for those seeking to explore Russian literature in both visual and narrative form, \u003cem\u003eDead Souls\u003c\/em\u003e remains a timeless classic that invites readers to reflect on the deeper issues of identity, morality, and the pursuit of wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 540\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.09 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48452558815481,"sku":"9783210623290","price":41.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/K_BWPsTtRS9783210623290.webp?v=1779954878","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/dead-soulsillustrated-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}