The Gamblers and Marriage

"The Gamblers and Marriage" brings together two of Nikolai V. Gogol's most celebrated comedic plays, offering a sharp-witted exploration of nineteenth-century Russian society, greed, and domestic life. These works showcase the author's mastery of the grotesque and his ability to find biting humor in the mundane and the corrupt.In "The Gamblers," the audience is plunged into the high-stakes world of card sharps and professional cheats. The narrative follows Ikharev, a master of deception who meets his match in a group of fellow swindlers. It is a brilliant study of cunning and the ultimate irony of the confidence game. In "Marriage," Gogol turns his satirical gaze toward the rituals of courtship. The plot centers on Podkolyosin, a hesitant civil servant who is pressured by a matchmaker to find a bride. Through a series of eccentric suitors and absurd situations, Gogol critiques the superficiality of social obligations and the paralyzing fear of life-changing commitment.Known for his psychological depth and unique literary voice, Gogol's plays remain cornerstones of world drama. This collection captures the wit, absurdity, and profound human observation that defined his career as one of the most influential writers in the Russian canon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 214, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press