Der Mantel: Eine Novelle by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol

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Author Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
Translator Kassner, Rudolf, 1873-1959
Title Der Mantel: Eine Novelle
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Summary "Der Mantel: Eine Novelle" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a poignant short story written in the early 19th century. This narrative explores the mundane life of a low-ranking government clerk in St. Petersburg, focusing on themes of identity, social status, and the human condition. The novella provides a critical commentary on the bureaucratic society of its time. The story revolves around Akaki Akakiewitsch Bashmachkin, an unremarkable and impoverished clerk who dedicates his life to copying documents. He endures the derision of his colleagues, who mock him for his worn-out coat, affectionately dubbed "the mantle." As he finally saves enough money to purchase a new overcoat, he revels in the joy it brings him, gaining newfound confidence and respect. However, his joy is short-lived; he is robbed of the coat one night, leading to a series of despairing events. In his pursuit of help, he is met with indifference and disdain from the authorities, which ultimately results in his untimely demise, reflecting the harsh realities of life for the lower classes in Tsarist Russia. The story concludes with a haunting twist, as Akaki's ghost seeks to reclaim his lost mantle, symbolizing his struggle in a world that has marginalized him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 27973
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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