The Overcoat
Main Characters and Their Development
- Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin - a humble titular councillor living in St. Petersburg. The character is emotionally attached to his work, copying documents, and leads a solitary life. His life changes drastically after the loss of his new overcoat, leading to his illness and subsequent death. After death, he appears as a ghost, haunting the residents of St. Petersburg in search of his overcoat.
Date of publication: 22 May 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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