3 Results with the "Horror" genre
This collection of short stories was written from 1831 to 1832. The tales first appeared in various magazines and were published in book form when Gogol was twenty two. Containing many of Gogol’s early impressions and memories of childhood, the stories present images of humble peasant life in the Ukraine. They are also heavily laced with Ukrainian folklore and cultural references, offering a unique perspective…- 9.4 K • Jun 2, '26
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The Viy
The “Viy” is a monstrous creation of popular fancy. It is the name which the inhabitants of Little Russia give to the king of the gnomes, whose eyelashes reach to the ground. The following story is a specimen of such folk-lore. I have made no alterations, but reproduce it in the same simple form in which I heard it. — Author’s Note. This story…- 7.5 K • May 31, '26
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