The Viy
By Nikolai Gogol
Khoma Brut is a young seminary student traveling through the Ukrainian countryside with his companions. When they seek shelter for the night, a strange encounter pulls Khoma into a world of fear, superstition, and hidden supernatural forces. Soon, he is sent to a remote village where he must pray beside the coffin of a mysterious young woman, surrounded by rumors that grow darker with every hour. Blending folk legend, gothic terror, and Gogol’s grotesque imagination, The Viy is a chilling short story about courage, belief, and the terrifying power of the unknown.
- Language
- en
- Narrated by
- Ben Tucker
- Listening time
- 1h 18m
- Availability
- Free reading and listening
This recording covers part of the edition.