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The Cloak

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This adaptation explores themes of poverty, social alienation, and the bureaucratic system. Readers are encouraged to consider their emotional readiness for the story's critique of societal structures and the depiction of hardship and personal suffering.

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Total Words 12159
Unique Words 2452
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The Cloak

About the Author

Nikolai V. Gogol (1809-1852) was a Russian novelist and playwright, known for his darkly comic and surreal stories that satirize Russian society. His works, including The Cloak, Dead Souls, and The Nose, often focus on the absurdities of bureaucracy and the human condition. Gogol’s influence extends beyond literature, inspiring generations of writers with his distinctive style and social commentary.

Story Overview

Step into the haunting and darkly humorous world of The Cloak with our leveled reading adaptation. Set in 19th-century Russia, this story follows the life of Akaky Akakievich, an impoverished government clerk whose only source of joy comes from the purchase of a new cloak. In this deeply satirical and poignant tale, Nikolai V. Gogol explores the bureaucratic system, the human need for dignity, and the struggles of the forgotten lower classes. The Cloak remains a powerful reflection on the human condition, capturing the absurdity and tragedy of everyday life.

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Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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