Nikolai Gogol Diary Of A Madman 1991


Gelesen von Kenneth Williams

(4.4 Sterne; 14 Bewertungen)

Diary of a Madman is a captivating dramatization of Nikolai Gogol's story, originally written in 1834. The tale follows a downtrodden government clerk who becomes obsessed with his office manager's daughter, Sophie, leading him down a path of madness.

In this unique recording, Kenneth Williams lends his voice to the character, bringing to life the clerk's delusions of grandeur and descent into insanity. The story is presented in the form of a diary, showcasing Gogol's brilliant exploration of the human psyche.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Diary of a Madman 35:41

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(5 Sterne)

Narrated clearly in an elegant voice, in prose but dramatically as though Shakespearean poetry. Background music throughout enhances the monologue without distracting.