The Mantle, and Other Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Mantle, and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich (1809–1852). The listed translation credits are Field, Claud (1863–1941).
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"The Mantle and Other Stories" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The stories often revolve around the absurdities of life in Russian society, employing satire and humor to critique characters and their follies. One of the central characters is Akaki Akakievitch, a titular councillor whose life takes a turn following the loss of his beloved cloak, which becomes a symbol of his social position and identity. The opening of "The Mantle" introduces Akaki Akakievitch, a meek and unnoticed government clerk in St. Petersburg, who is humorously depicted as utterly devoted to his mundane work of copying documents. Gogol paints a vivid picture of Akaki's drab life, marked by ill-fitting clothes and constant ridicule from his colleagues. As Akaki discovers the dilapidated state of his old coat and resolves to get a new one, the narrative sets the stage for his transformation, exploring themes of social alienation and the human condition in a satirical light. The segment hints at the interplay of societal expectations and personal aspirations, foreshadowing the struggles Akaki will endure in pursuit of dignity through something as simple yet profound as a cloak.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Mantle, and Other Stories
- Author credits: Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich (1809–1852)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Field, Claud (1863–1941)
Catalogue subjects
- Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852 -- Translations into English
- Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English
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- Category: Russian Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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