The Minor. A Comedy in Five Acts (Unabridged)

The comedy tells the story of the life of a provincial noble family, the Prostokovs, where the main object of concern becomes their spoiled and ignorant son Mitrofanushka. His mother strives to arrange a profitable marriage for her son to the rich heiress Sofia, without considering his education and moral development. The household is characterized by rudeness, cruelty towards serfs, and disdain for knowledge.

As events unfold, honest and educated characters reveal the vices of the Prostakov family, and the plans for a profitable marriage collapse. The work mocks ignorance, immorality, and abuse of power, emphasizing the importance of upbringing, education, and moral values.

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