Publisher's Synopsis
Revizor is a comedy play written by the Russian author Nikolai Gogol. The story is set in a small town in Russia where the corrupt officials are worried about a government inspector's visit, who they believe has come to investigate their wrongdoings. However, they mistake a low-level clerk named Khlestakov for the inspector and try to bribe him to keep quiet about their corruption. Khlestakov, who is actually a spendthrift and a liar, takes advantage of the situation and enjoys the perks of being treated like a VIP. The play is a satire on the corrupt social and political system of Russia in the 19th century, and it highlights the greed, dishonesty, and incompetence of the officials. The characters are portrayed in a humorous and exaggerated manner, making it a classic example of the genre of comedy. The play has been adapted into several movies, stage productions, and operas, and it continues to be a popular and influential work in Russian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
