Description: This rare and valuable book is a detailed study of the life and work of Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol in the key period of his literary activity (1829-1842). The author, an outstanding literary scholar Nestor Kotlyarevsky, analyzes the formation of Gogol as a writer, his influence on the development of Russian Storytelling and drama, as well as the historical and cultural context of the era. The book includes: Analysis of Gogol's early works, such as "Evenings on the farm near Dikanka" and "Mirgorod". A detailed analysis of The Inspector General and his influence on Russian drama. Historical retrospective and comparison of Gogol’s work with his contemporaries. Study of style, themes and artistic techniques of the writer. ??? Why buy this book? A unique rarity - the book was published in 1915 and represents a significant source of information about Gogol. In-depth analysis will help to understand not only Gogol’s work, but also his era. Historical value is a valuable copy for collectors, researchers of Russian literature and connoisseurs of classics. There are stamps of libraries