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Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol was a prominent 19th-century Russian dramatist and novelist. His works are known for their sharp satire and humor, which have had a profound impact on Russian literature.

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Famous Nikolai Gogol Quotes

“The more destruction there is everywhere, the more it shows the activity of town authorities.”

Shows Activity Authority Destruction Towns

Author:Nikolai Gogol

“...and sank into the profound slumber which comes only to such fortunate folk as are troubled neither with mosquitoes nor fleas nor excessive activity of brain.”

Brain Activity Profound Folks Fortunate Slumber Fleas Mosquitoes

Book:Dead Souls: [Illustrated]

Source: Dead Souls: [Illustrated]

“The more debris there is the more it will show the governor's activity.”

Shows Activity Governors Debris

Book:The Inspector-General: A Comedy in Five Acts

Source: The Inspector-General: A Comedy in Five Acts

About the Author

Born: March 31, 1809
Died: March 4, 1852
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 103

Books & Sources

Dead SoulsRelated source material

The Collected Tales of Nikolai GogolRelated source material

Dead Souls: A NovelRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Nikolai Gogol (Illustrated)Related source material

Diary of a Madman and Other StoriesRelated source material

Plays and Petersburg TalesRelated source material

The Complete Tales of Nikolai GogolRelated source material

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