Nikolai Gogol
Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol was a Ukrainian-born Russian writer who pioneered realism in Russian literature.
His works, including The Overcoat and Dead Souls, are known for their biting satire, comic realism, and vivid descriptions of Russian provincial life.
Gogol's writing influenced later Russian masters such as Tolstoy, Turgenev, and Dostoyevsky.
He incorporated elements of surrealism and the grotesque in his works, drawing inspiration from his Ukrainian upbringing and folklore.
Gogol's later writings, particularly Dead Souls, satirized political corruption in the Russian empire.
His unique style and sharp social commentary established him as a foundational figure in Russian literature.
