"The Inspector-General" by Nikolai Gogol is a satirical play that humorously exposes corruption and greed in 19th-century Russian society. The story follows a case of mistaken identity when a lowly civil servant is believed to be a high-ranking government inspector, leading to chaos and absurdity as local officials scramble to cover up their misconduct.
Satire
Hidden Identity
Political Intrigue
Crime
Antihero
Smalltown
Identity
Betrayal
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length3 hrs 6 mins
Publish dateApr 19, 1836
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
5Act IV
2Act I
6Act V
3Act II
7Last Scene
4Act III
8Silent Scene
About the author
Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol
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