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''The Government Inspector'', also known as ''[[The Inspector General]]'' (original title: Russian: ''Ревизор'', ''Revizor'', literally: "Inspector"), is a satirical play by the Ukrainian-born Russian dramatist and novelist Nikolai Gogol. Originally published in 1836, the play was revised for an 1842 edition. Based upon an anecdote allegedly recounted to Gogol by Pushkin, the play is a comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and the extensive political corruption of Imperial Russia. | ''The Government Inspector'', also known as ''[[The Inspector General]]'' (original title: Russian: ''Ревизор'', ''Revizor'', literally: "Inspector"), is a satirical play by the Ukrainian-born Russian dramatist and novelist Nikolai Gogol. Originally published in 1836, the play was revised for an 1842 edition. Based upon an anecdote allegedly recounted to Gogol by Pushkin, the play is a comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and the extensive political corruption of Imperial Russia. | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| + | Opened at the [[Little Theatre]], Cape Town, on 13 December 1952, presented by the Little Theatre Players. In the cast were [[Paul Malherbe]], [[Robert Mohr]], [[Percy Sieff]]. Decor by [[Cecil Pym]]. | ||
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In South Africa it was produced by [[CAPAB]] pre-1984, starring [[Neville Thomas]]. Produced by [[Lara Bye]], 2005? | In South Africa it was produced by [[CAPAB]] pre-1984, starring [[Neville Thomas]]. Produced by [[Lara Bye]], 2005? | ||
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''Die inspekteur-generaal'' / Nikolai Gogolj ; uit die Engels vertaal deur S.J. Pretorius en Marie van der Merwe. Kaapstad : Human & Rousseau, 1963 | ''Die inspekteur-generaal'' / Nikolai Gogolj ; uit die Engels vertaal deur S.J. Pretorius en Marie van der Merwe. Kaapstad : Human & Rousseau, 1963 | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
| + | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Government_Inspector | ||
| + | [[ESAT Bibliography I|Inskip]], 1977. p 43. | ||
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Revision as of 17:08, 17 June 2014
The Government Inspector, also known as The Inspector General (original title: Russian: Ревизор, Revizor, literally: "Inspector"), is a satirical play by the Ukrainian-born Russian dramatist and novelist Nikolai Gogol. Originally published in 1836, the play was revised for an 1842 edition. Based upon an anecdote allegedly recounted to Gogol by Pushkin, the play is a comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and the extensive political corruption of Imperial Russia.
Performance history in South Africa
Opened at the Little Theatre, Cape Town, on 13 December 1952, presented by the Little Theatre Players. In the cast were Paul Malherbe, Robert Mohr, Percy Sieff. Decor by Cecil Pym.
In South Africa it was produced by CAPAB pre-1984, starring Neville Thomas. Produced by Lara Bye, 2005?
Translations and adaptations
Die inspekteur-generaal / Nikolai Gogolj ; uit die Engels vertaal deur S.J. Pretorius en Marie van der Merwe. Kaapstad : Human & Rousseau, 1963
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Government_Inspector
Inskip, 1977. p 43.
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