Nikolai Gogol
Nikolai Gogol was a 19th-century Russian writer known for his unique blend of realism and surrealism. His influential works, including 'The Overcoat' and 'Dead Souls,' explore themes of bureaucracy, identity, and the absurdity of life, significantly shaping Russian literature.
Born on Mar 31, 1809 (216 years old)
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Belarus:
The street named after Nikolai Gogol is also disappearing from Bishkek's toponymy.
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Belarus:
Nikolai Gogol wrote his famous 'Dead Souls' at the café.
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Belarus:
Nikolai Gogol is one of the Russian classics whose rare books were among the stolen items.
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Ireland:
Krasznahorkai was also deeply taken by the work of Nikolai Gogol and Samuel Beckett.
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Hong Kong:
Nikolai Gogol is mentioned alongside Krasznahorkai in terms of literary stature.
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Kenya:
Nikolai Gogol captured the essence of literature’s enduring truth in The Government Inspector.
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Russia:
Nikolai Gogol is one of the classic authors whose works inspired Rodion Shchedrin's compositions.
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Russia:
Nikolai Gogol is one of the classic authors whose works inspired many of Shchedrin's compositions.
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Iraq:
Gogol is considered the first to walk the path of realism that Dostoevsky later took giant steps on.
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Andorra:
Gogol is an admirable novelist and playwright born in 1809 in the Ukrainian province of Poltava.
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