Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of two parts, each containing four stories.
• The work is written in the genre of romantic prose with elements of folklore and mysticism.
• Many characters and events in the book are based on Ukrainian folk tales and legends.
• The book features a vivid color of Ukrainian village life, making it unique in Russian literature.
• One of the most famous stories in the book is «The Night Before Christmas», which has been adapted into films several times.
• The book received high praise from Gogol's contemporaries, including Alexander Pushkin.
• The work had a significant influence on the development of Russian literature and became a classic.