Movie · 1952
Is May Nights based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. May Nights is based on the book May Night, or the Drowned Maiden by Nikolai Gogol (1831).
The movie was released in 1952.
The book behind May Nights
May Night, or the Drowned Maiden
by Nikolai Gogol · first published 1831
Short story by Nikolai Gogol.
Common questions
Is May Nights based on a book?
Yes. May Nights is based on the book May Night, or the Drowned Maiden by Nikolai Gogol (1831).
Who wrote the book May Nights is based on?
May Night, or the Drowned Maiden was written by Nikolai Gogol and first published in 1831.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read May Night, or the Drowned Maiden before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
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- Viy (film, 2014)
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- Dead Souls (film, 1909)