About “May Night, or the Drowned Maiden”
"May Night, or the Drowned Maiden" is the third story in Gogol's collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka. The story was adapted into an opera by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1878–79. It was also set to music by Mykola Lysenko in a Ukrainian version. The tale is part of Gogol's broader work, which blends folklore and supernatural elements. The story's themes and characters influenced musical adaptations, showing its lasting impact. Gogol's original text remains the foundation of the narrative. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- Published
- 1831
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