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"St. John's Eve" is the second tale in the collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol. It was first published in 1830 in the literary Russian periodical Otechestvennye Zapiski in February and March issues, and in the book form in 1831.

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol 31 March 1809 - 4 March 1852) was a Ukrainian-born Russian dramatist, novelist and short story writer. Considered by his contemporaries one of the preeminent figures of the natural school of Russian literary realism, later critics have found in Gogol's... Read Full Overview

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol (April 1, 1809 - March 4, 1852) was a Russian-language writer of Ukrainian origin. Although his early works were heavily influenced by his Ukrainian heritage and upbringing, he wrote in Russian and his works belong to the tradition of Russian literature... Read Full Overview

""St. John's Eve"" is a short story written by Nikolai Gogol, a Russian writer known for his satirical and fantastical works. The story is set in a small Ukrainian village on the night of St. John's Eve, a pagan holiday that celebrates the summer solstice. The villagers gather... Read Full Overview