First published in 1842, "Dead Souls" is the story of Chichikov, a young middle-class gentleman who comes to a small town in Russia with a dubious plan to improve his wealth and position in life.
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At the heart of his plan is the idea of acquiring "Dead souls" or more explicitly serfs of landowners who have died since the last census.
He begins by spending beyond his means on the premise that he can impress the local officials and gain standing and connections in the community.
First published in 1842, "Dead Souls" is the story of Chichikov, a young middle-class gentleman who comes to a small town in Russia with a dubious plan to improve his wealth and position in life