The Government Inspector By Nikolai Gogol

The Government Inspector is a satirical work by the Russian writer Nikolai Gogol. The plot centers on corrupt officials of a small Russian town who anticipate the arrival of a government inspector and scramble to cover up their wrongdoings; a mysterious stranger staying at the inn becomes the focus of their fears. The book is presented here as part of the ELT House Classic Readers series; the back-cover text emphasizes its comedic critique of greed, stupidity, and official corruption.