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Description edit
After disappearing from the Deputy Inspector's face, his nose shows up around town before returning to its proper place.
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Summary edit
Major Kovalyov woke up one morning to find out that his nose is no longer in it's place. Ivan Yakovlevich woke up to find someone's nose in his bread. While the one who found the nose was trying to get rid of it the one who lost it was trying to get it back. A fascinating story that captivates... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Major Kovalyov: character that lost the nose
- Ivan Yakovlevich: character that found the nose
- Mrs. Podtochina: Add a description of this character.
- Praskovia Osipovna: Ivan Yakovlevich's wife
Quotes edit
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“Mister, said Kovalyov full with dignity, I don't really know how to interpret your words.. I hope everything is as clear as possible.. I see everything is as clear as possible.. Or if you want.. You are indeed my nose!”
Major Kovalyov
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
The day of 25 of march in Petersburg occured a verry strange doing.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 919 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Oliver Twist, and followed by Le Père Goriot.
First Edition edit
Original Language: Russian
Publisher: magazine Sovremennik (Современник)
Country: Russia
Publication Date: 1836
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 32
Publisher: magazine Sovremennik (Современник)
Country: Russia
Publication Date: 1836
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 32
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