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“That same moment he ordered the hateful portrait taken out. But that did not calm his inner agitation: all his feelings and all his being were shaken to their depths, and he came to know that terrible torment which, by way of a striking exception, sometimes occurs in nature, when a weak talent strains to show itself on too grand a scale and fails; that torment which gives birth to great things in a youth, but, in passing beyond the border of dream, turns into a fruitless yearning; that dreadful torment which makes a man capable of terrible evildoing.”

Quote by Nikolai Gogol

Book:The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol
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The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol

This volume includes a selection of Gogol's most renowned tales, showcasing his distinctive style and exploration of themes such as satire, social commentary, and the supernatural. more

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Nikolai Gogol
Nikolai Gogol

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. more

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