The Sexual Labyrinth of Nikolai Gogol

by Simon Karlinsky

Overview

Through careful textual readings of Gogol's most famous works, Karlinsky argues that Gogol's homosexual orientation--which Gogol himself could not accept or forgive in himself--may provide the missing key to the riddle of Gogol's personality.

"A brilliant new biography that will long be prized for its illuminating psychological insights into Gogol's actions, its informative readings of his fiction and drama, and its own stylistic grace and vivacity."--Edmund White, Washington Post Book World

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780226425276
Publisher:	University of Chicago Press
Publication date:	02/15/1992
Edition description:	1
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Introductory Note
The Sexual Labyrinth of Nikolai Gogol
Notes
Annotated Mini-Bibliography of Gogol in English
Index