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The Inspector General

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The Inspector General is a satirical comedy by Nikolai Gogol, set in a provincial Russian town thrown into confusion by the mistaken belief that a government inspector has arrived. The play follows officials whose fear of exposure leads them to flatter and bribe a young traveler they take for the powerful visitor.

As the misunderstanding grows, Gogol’s comedy exposes vanity, corruption, and self-deception through sharp dialogue and escalating farce. This radio presentation offers a literary drama shaped by the play’s lively characters and its pointed humor, bringing a classic stage work to the listener through performance and sound.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.