{"product_id":"the-overcoat-s-r-travers-9781918736397","title":"The Overcoat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Overcoat\u003c\/i\u003e by Nikolai Gogol\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most influential and widely studied short stories in world literature, a cornerstone of classic Russian fiction that blends dark humour, social satire, and haunting psychological insight. First published in 1842, this remarkable book follows the life of Akaky Akakievich, a humble and overlooked government clerk in St Petersburg whose existence revolves around copying documents-until the desperate need for a new overcoat sets in motion a quiet yet devastating transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt once deeply tragic and sharply comic, this classic story explores themes of poverty, identity, bureaucracy, social indifference, and the fragile dignity of the individual. Gogol's masterful prose captures the absurdity of official life and the quiet suffering of those at the margins of society, creating a work that is both a biting satire and a profoundly human narrative. Often regarded as one of the greatest short stories ever written, \u003ci\u003eThe Overcoat\u003c\/i\u003e has influenced generations of writers and remains essential reading in literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of classic literature, Russian fiction, satirical novels, and psychological short stories, this enduring book offers a powerful and unforgettable exploration of alienation, ambition, and loss. Whether read for its literary significance or its emotional depth, \u003ci\u003eThe Overcoat\u003c\/i\u003e continues to resonate as a timeless masterpiece of 19th-century literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new English translation is now available in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e S. R. Travers,Nikolai Gogol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1918736391\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781918736397\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lost Book Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"S. R. Travers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588499681535,"sku":"9781918736397","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-overcoat-s-r-travers-9781918736397","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}