This edition of the play seeks to provide the reader with all that is required for a full understanding of Gogol's classic. Every aspect of the play has been carefully researched, and a detailed account of its composition, reception and stage history is given in the introduction. The text, in the original Russian, is accompanied by a commentary on points of linguistic, literary or historical interest. There are copious notes on colloquial Russian idiom. Misconceptions about the nature and purpose of Gogol's dramatic masterpiece are common, and this edition attempts to set the record straight, using evidence taken from the writings of Gogol and his contemporaries. The play, innocent of any political intent, emerges not as a light-hearted farce, but as a subtle satirical comedy, a brilliant exposition, not just of bribery but of corruption in many guises. Its characters, far from being grotesque, are shown to be "real" people and recognizable types.
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What are you laughing at ? You are laughing at yourself!,
By Eriev (Poland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Revizor: (The Government Inspector) : A Comedy in Five Acts (Studies in Slavic Language and Literature, V. 9) (Hardcover)
I`m not going to write too much about this wonderful comedy.You must just read it! The society of the one of Russian towns is alarmed by the rumour about the Government Inspector arrival. All the officials are extremely frigtened by this fact. It results in series of comic situations because of many hidden businesses and pervasive corruption.Outwardly funny situation becomes a broad metaphor (also) of our times.The book tends us to think about our faults, to realize that we also make mistakes and sometimes hide the "dark sides" of our souls.Extremely funny and wise! And remember You are laughing mostly at Yourself!
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