Gogol (Nikolai)

Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, playwright and critic of Ukrainian origin. He was one of the most influential and seminal figures in Russian literature.Gogol was born in the Russian empire's Poltava region, which is part of modern-day central Ukraine. His works, including Taras Bulba and the short story collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka, drew inspiration from Ukrainian culture and folklore. Gogol had a complex relationship with his Ukrainian roots and Russian identity. While celebrating Ukrainian traditions in his writing, he was also deeply influenced by the Russian literary scene in St. Petersburg. [Claude AI, edited]