{"product_id":"dead-souls-9789355842138","title":"Dead Souls","description":"\"\"Dead Souls\"\" is a masterpiece of Russian literature written by acclaimed author Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol. Originally published in [YEAR], this satirical novel takes readers on a dark and humorous journey through the corrupt and bureaucratic world of 19th-century Russia. The story revolves around the ambitious protagonist, Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov, who embarks on a bizarre mission to purchase \"\"dead souls\"\" - deceased serfs still listed as alive in the census records. Through Chichikov's encounters with various landowners and officials, Gogol brilliantly exposes the flaws and vices of Russian society, highlighting themes of greed, deception, and the moral decay of the aristocracy. Gogol's vivid descriptions, sharp wit, and skillful characterization make \"\"Dead Souls\"\" a captivating and thought-provoking read. It offers a scathing critique of societal norms and serves as a powerful commentary on human nature and the pursuit of personal gain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10982925\"\u003eNikolai Vasilievich Gogol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e True Sign Publishing House Private Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789355842138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9355842139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC004000\"\u003eClassics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"True Sign Publishing House Private Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44703690850541,"sku":"9789355842138","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_cefd4593-2918-4ca9-86f9-865a0edf9dcf.jpg?v=1703905672","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/dead-souls-9789355842138","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}