Tchitchikoff's Journeys V2: Or Dead Souls (1886) - Paperback

Tchitchikoff's Journeys V2: Or Dead Souls is a novel written by Nikolai Vasilievitch Gogol in 1886. The book follows the story of Pavel Ivanovich Tchitchikoff, a middle-aged gentleman who travels around Russia trying to buy the souls of deceased serfs from landowners. Tchitchikoff's plan is to use these ""dead souls"" to obtain a loan from the government, but he encounters many obstacles along the way. The novel is a satirical critique of the corrupt social and political system in Russia during the 19th century. Gogol uses humor and irony to expose the greed and moral decay of the upper class, as well as the exploitation of the lower class. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume continuing Tchitchikoff's adventures and exploring the themes of redemption and forgiveness. Overall, Tchitchikoff's Journeys V2: Or Dead Souls is a classic work of Russian literature that offers a unique perspective on the society and culture of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.