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Dead Souls

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol 2 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

Dead Souls is a classic Russian novel by Nikolai Gogol, first published in 1842. It follows the story of a man who travels through Russia buying 'dead souls'—serfs who have died but are still listed as alive in property registers. The novel is a satirical critique of Russian society and is considered one of the greatest works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol intended it as an epic poem in prose, but the second part was destroyed before his death.

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Social War of 1900-Simon Landis
Social War of 1900-Simon Landis Aug 23, 2026 8953 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Warden-Anthony Trollope
Warden-Anthony Trollope Aug 22, 2026 27743 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 074-Various
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 074-Various Aug 21, 2026 28899 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad-Unknown
Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad-Unknown Aug 20, 2026 11093 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Conciliatory or Irenical Animadversions on Antinomians and Neonomians-Hermann Witsius
Conciliatory or Irenical Animadversions on Antinomians and Neonomians-Hermann Witsius Aug 19, 2026 14922 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
As a Man Thinketh (version 2)-James Allen
As a Man Thinketh (version 2)-James Allen Aug 18, 2026 3633 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Town is Drowning-C. M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl
Town is Drowning-C. M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl Aug 17, 2026 16527 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Anne Severn and the Fieldings-May Sinclair
Anne Severn and the Fieldings-May Sinclair Aug 16, 2026 27537 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney Aug 15, 2026 6054 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Russian Fairy Tales-Peter Nikolaevich Polevoi
Russian Fairy Tales-Peter Nikolaevich Polevoi Aug 11, 2026 21237 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
Heroides-Publius (Ovid) Ovidius Naso
Heroides-Publius (Ovid) Ovidius Naso Aug 10, 2026 18889 Dead Souls (Russian: Мёртвые души) by Nikolai Gogol, Russian writer, was first published in 1842, and is one of the most prominent works of 19th-century Russian literature. Gogol himself saw it as an "epic poem in prose", and within the book as a "novel in verse". Despite supposedly completing the trilogy's second part, Gogol destroyed it shortly before his death. Although the novel ends in mid-se
France At War On the Frontier of Civilization - Rudyard Kipling
France At War On the Frontier of Civilization - Rudyard Kipling Aug 1, 2026 6142 "France At War On the Frontier of Civilization" by Rudyard Kipling offers a compelling exploration of the complexities of war and its impact on society. As Kipling reflects on the experiences of France during tumultuous times, he delves into themes of courage, sacrifice, and the human condition, which remain relevant today. Listening to this work invites a deeper understanding of the historical co

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