Ebook
Der Mantel
Ebook · Sovereign
Der Mantel
- Author
- Nikolai Gogol
- Language
- German
- Length
- 38 pages
- ISBN
- 9781787368606
- Published
- 4 January 2024
- Imprint
- Sovereign
- satirical
- identity crisis
- absurdity
- social hierarchy
- surreal
- nose disappearance
- societal satire
- Russian literature
- humorous
- bizarre encounters
Description
"Der Mantel" follows the life of Akaky Akakievich, a low-ranking civil servant, who leads a mundane existence. When he decides to invest in a new overcoat, his life takes an unexpected turn. The story delves into themes of social inequality, bureaucracy, and the impact of material possessions on an individual's identity, with Gogol's signature blend of humor and poignant social commentary.