New Biography Explores the Enigmatic Identity of Nikolai Gogol

A new biography, 'The Gogol Enigma' by Sylwia Frołow, delves into the complex identity of the author of 'The Inspector General,' questioning whether he was Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, or gay. The book also explores the political and cultural history of Ukrainians, Russians, and Poles in the first half of the 19th century.