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Paperback, 402 pages Published: 1842 Edition: Vintage Classics (1997) Greatest Books (amalgamated list of best books) Translated from the Russian by: Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky (1996) Introduction by: Richard Pevear A socially adept newcomer fluidly inserts himself into an unnamed Russian town, conquering first the drinkers, then the dignitaries. All find him amiable, estimable, agreeable. But what exactly is Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov up to?--something that will soon throw the town "into utter perplexity." After more than a week of entertainment and "passing the time, as they say, very pleasantly," he gets down to business--heading off to call on some landowners. More pleasantries ensue before Chichikov reveals his bizarre plan. He'd like to buy the souls of peasants who have died since the last census. The first landowner looks carefully to see if he's mad, but spots no outward signs. In fact, the scheme is innovative but by no means bonkers. Even though Chichikov will be taxed on the supposed serfs, he will be able to count them as his property and gain the reputation of a gentleman owner. His first victim is happy to give up his souls for free--less tax burden for him.

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Author

Nikolai Gogol; Richard Pevear; Larissa Volokhonsky

Publisher

Vintage Classics; Random House

Published

1997

Language

EN

ISBN

9780307797810

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction

Rating

4.3 / 5 (714 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14