gogol the overcoat
Nikolai GogolThe Overcoat short storyRussian classic literatureAkaky Akakievichsocial satire fiction
Dive into Nikolai Gogol's timeless masterpiece, 'The Overcoat,' a quintessential work of Russian classic literature. This poignant short story follows Akaky Akakievich, a humble clerk whose life revolves around a new overcoat, exploring profound themes of social status, human dignity, and the isolating bureaucracy of St. Petersburg through the lens of brilliant social satire.