Old-World Landlords

"Old-world landlords" is one of the first novels of the collection Mirgorod, authored by the famous playwright Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852). This touching story of the life of the family Tovstogub - Afanasy Ivanovich and Pulcheria Ivanovna. The gentle and mutual love of these two old men is gradually becoming a habit. Unsurpassed author''s talent united in this story the theme of love and death, forcing the main characters to suffer mental suffering. The story "Old-world landlords" is known to the reader due to magnificent theatrical productions.