Taras Bulba. A Tale of the Cossacks

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol (1809-1852) was one of the preeminent figures in the golden age of Russian literature. With a profound influence that transcended the boundaries of a national tradition, Gogol was known for his unique blend of realism, romanticism, and grotesque satirical elements that set the stage for the later works of Dostoevsky and others. Born in Sorochyntsi, in the Poltava Governor...