Who would have thought that Nikolai Gogol, the genius of “dead souls” and “nose”, quietly picked up a needle and knitting needles? Yes, the author, whose stories mixed and scared generations, loved to sew and knit! IA EAOMEDIA is digging in this unexpected side of the writer, revealing all the secrets!
Gogol is not only about the “evenings on the farm” or the satire for officials, but also about the person who found high in normal affairs. Historians say that Nikolai Vasilievich really loved to sew and knit, but for the 19th century it was not so strange: many men then knew how to hold a needle, especially if they lived modestly. Gogol could take care of the fabric for hours, make something for himself or friends.
He was a man of subtle nature, and needlework helped put thoughts in order. Knitting is generally about rhythm and peace: a loop for a loop, and the brain rests. They say that Gogol even embroidered patterns on scarves and gave them friends. This hobby was akin to meditation for him: to distract from gloomy thoughts and a pen, which sometimes betrayed terrible plots.
