i’d like to tell you about a book by a russian novelist, nikolai gogol. it’s called “the government inspector”. it’s a satirical play. i’ve recently read this book in my literature lessons.
let me tell you a bit about this book. the action takes place in a small provincial town. the main character is khlestakov. he’s a young man who is silly and broke. but he’s a very self-loving man. he tells lies with pleasure. khlestakov has careless a fantasy. he arrives in the town and is mistaken for the government inspector.
as you can imagine, the plot is very interesting and funny. the comedy shows human stupidity and greed. also the problems of society are shown there.
Hello!
hi!
Do you know that our cousine Pavel is going to visit us?
yes. I know. I will go to the airport to meet him.
When will he arrive?
He will arrive in two days.
How long will he stay?
Boris! It is not polite. Pavel is our relative.
Sorry! I don't know him and i have never seen him before. What does he look like?
he is tall. He has fair hair and green eyes. He is slim.
How old is he?
he is 17.
cool! Does he do any sports? we can go to our sport club!
Of course. I think he will like it. He likes sport.
We can also go to the concert. What kind of music does he like?
He likes rock and jazz. Do you know that he plays the guitar in a local group.
Oh! cool!
He is a very interesting person! he is clever and kind.
IS he merry?
of course. he has a lot of friends. He likes to visit different parties.
that's good. I will go to the airport with you
ok. we'll go together!