06 - Mantle and Other Stories by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol

Dive into the world of celebrated Ukrainian-born author Nikolai Gogol, whose collection of vividly grotesque and fantastical tales will leave you both captivated and unsettled. These stories delve into themes of death, madness, ghosts, and the absurdity of bureaucracy, all woven together with a sharp, dark humor that highlights the tragic nature of human existence. (Summary by Ben Tucker)