The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol, Alistair Beaton One of the most famous comedies, Gogols masterpiece has lost none of its bite. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the most famous comedies in world theatre, Gogols masterpiece has lost none of its bite. In a small town corruption is rife, and the Mayor and his cronies have got it made. So when they learn they are going to be subject to an undercover government inspection they panic. Mistaking a penniless nobody for the inspector they swiftly fall victims to their own stupidity and greed.A dazzling blend of preposterous characters and familiar situations, Nabokov called The Government Inspector the greatest play in the Russian language. A production of this version of the play opened at the Chichester Festival in June 2005 starring the comedian Alistair McGowan. Author Biography Alistair Beatons plays include Feelgood and Follow My Leader. He translated Gogols The Nose for Martin Duncan at Nottingham Playhouse. He has recently published a novel, A Planet for the President. Review Two-and-a-half hours of sheer theatrical delight that is, if anything, even more relevant today - in this age of relentless municipal self-promotion and image-building - than it was when Gogol wrote it, more than 170 years ago. * The Scotsman * Promotional One of the most famous comedies, Gogols masterpiece has lost none of its bite. Review Quote "Two-and-a-half hours of sheer theatrical delight that is, if anything, even more relevant today - in this age of relentless municipal self-promotion and image-building - than it was when Gogol wrote it, more than 170 years ago." -- The Scotsman Details ISBN1840025832 Short Title GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Language English Translator Alistair Beaton ISBN-10 1840025832 ISBN-13 9781840025835 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 891.723 Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9781840025835 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2008-01-04 UK Release Date 2008-01-04 Author Alistair Beaton Pages 100 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Oberon Modern Plays Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-01-04 Imprint Oberon Books Ltd Audience General AU Release Date 2005-06-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11681874;

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