The Overcoat (Шинель)
by Nikolai Gogol
Russian • Public Domain • Free to stream
Quick Facts
AuthorNikolai Gogol
Published1842
GenreNovella
LanguageRussian + English
NarratorAI Voice
Public DomainYes — free forever
A poor, humble clerk saves for months to buy a new overcoat. The Overcoat (Шинель) was first published in 1842. Listen free in the original Russian, read by Svetlana. An English translation is also available on this page. No account required.
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Is The Overcoat free to listen to?
Yes, The Overcoat is completely free to stream. No account, no subscription, and no ads required. It is in the public domain.
Who wrote The Overcoat?
The Overcoat (Шинель) was written by Nikolai Gogol.
Is The Overcoat in the public domain?
Yes. Nikolai Gogol died in 1852, so The Overcoat is in the public domain.
When was The Overcoat written?
The Overcoat was first published in 1842.
What language is The Overcoat read in?
The main recording is the original Russian text, read by Svetlana. An English translation is also available on this page.