Nikolai Vasilievitch Gogol; the Moliegrave;re of Russia; was born in the sunny Ukraine in March; 1809; and died in Moscow forty-three years later. The author of Russias famous national comedy; "The Inspector-General;" Gogol was the first dramatist of his country to write plays on the Western European model; even as his friend Pushkin was the first Russian poet to introduce the Western strain into the literature of his people. In the comedy "Marriage;" which Gogol began in 1832 as "The Wooers" and completed only in 1842 in its final form; the author attacked in his inimitable manner the modern problem of escape from marriage. By unexcelled; mirth-provoking characterization; and with delightful irony; Gogol satirized the fear of marriage inherent in the soul of the average man. "The Gamblers" is a masterpiece of dramatic suspense; and has been hailed in Europe as a model for plot development. With a few strokes; Gogol drew this set of characters whose purpose in life is so similar; yet whose manners are so individual. When "The Gamblers" was first produced in Berlin; it made a striking impression on the audience whose mystification was complete to the very end.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Complete Story of the Battle of Lake GeorgeBy John FemiaI have visited the Battle of Lake George Battlefield several times. In William Griffiths "The Battle of Lake George" we are finally given a comprehensive account of the battle and its historic significance in the war for North America. I finally learned that Bloody Pond and the morning scout were actually part of the Battle of Lake George. The battlefield is not that easy to find unless you are looking for it. There are no major signs and Im sure hundreds of thousands of people drive by each year never knowing that the battlefield is just off the main highway. Griffith demonstrates how the battle was Englands first major victory in the French and Indian War and that it secured a foothold at the southern end of Lake George and the eventual construction of Fort William Henry (which in contrast is easily seen from the highway and a major tourist stop). I think it is one of the best books written about the French and Indian War.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy Patricia HohnerIt is well written by such a young author. He gave me a full understanding of the events leading up to and including the battle. It is a better description than any history class I have sat through.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy russVery pleased. Thanks
