Author: Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich
Synopsis:
"The Inspector-General" by Nikolai Gogol is a satirical play that takes place in a small provincial town in Russia. The town's corrupt officials are thrown into a frenzy when they learn that an inspector-general is coming to investigate their misdeeds. Mistaking a lowly civil servant for the inspector, chaos ensues as the townspeople desperately try to cover up their corruption and win the inspector's favor. As the mistaken identity unfolds, the play delves into the absurdity of human nature and the consequences of unchecked power.
Genres: Comedy, Satire, Farce
Themes: Corruption, Hypocrisy, Social Critique
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