The narrative "Wij" by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol, published in 1835 in the collection "Mirgorod," is an outstanding example of Russian-language fantastic literature. In this novella, the character of Wij, the king of the gnomes, comes to life, whose eyelids reach down to the ground. Gogol describes the tale as a faithful representation of folk tradition, which he aimed to preserve in its original simplicity. This bilingual edition in German and Russian allows readers to experience the fascinating world of the Little Russians and their myths in both languages. With 128 pages, the book offers a compact yet profound insight into the rich folklore and the fantastic elements that characterize Gogol's work.