Village Evenings Near Dikanka and Mirgorod (The ^AWorld’s Classics) presents a collection of short stories by the renowned Russian author Nikolai Gogol. This edition, translated into English and published by Oxford University Press, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the vividly depicted Ukrainian countryside. Hailed as Russia’s finest comic writer and one of its greatest prose authors, Gogol crafts a unique landscape that spans from the darkest Gothic to the folkloric levity that characterizes his work.

Spanning 496 pages, this book comprises Gogol’s first two collections of short stories, revealing the diverse and multifaceted Ukrainian world through his pen. The only available translation of this cycle of tales, it captures fully the spirit and vigor of Gogol’s early works for the very first time, making it an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the rich narrative tapestry that Gogol created.

Published on December 22, 1994, with dimensions of 4.5 x 0.86 x 7.25 inches and ISBN-13 978-0192828804, this edition ensures that the legacy of Nikolai Gogol’s early writing is preserved for a new generation of readers.