The Government Inspector: New Translation
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Product Information
| ISBN | 9781847498151 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nikolai Gogol |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.150 |
| Publishing Date | 26/10/2019 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €10.61 |
| Tax | €0.64 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €11.25 |
| Availability | 1 unit in external warehouse |
Product Description
The mayor and local officials of a small provincial town in Russia have got it made: corruption is rife and they have all the power. Yet, when they learn that an undercover government inspector is about to make a visit, they face a mad dash to cover their tracks. Soon, the news that a suspicious person has recently arrived from St Petersburg and is staying in a local inn produces a series of events and misunderstandings that lead to a hilarious dénouement.
Often quoted as Russian literature’s greatest comedy, The Government Inspector is a trenchant satire of the corruption, greed and stupidity of petty officialdom, and the crowning achievement of Gogol’s skills as a playwright.