Nervous People and Other Satires
Mikhail Zoshchenko
ISBN 10: 0253201926 ISBN 13: 9780253201928
Published by Indiana University Press, 1975
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Typical targets of Zoshchenko’s satire are the Soviet bureaucracy, crowded conditions in communal apartments, marital infidelities and the rapid turnover in marriage partners, and "the petty-bourgeois mode of life, with its adulterous episodes, lying, and similar nonsense." His devices are farcical complications, satiric understatement, humorous anachronisms, and an ironic contrast between high-flown sentiments and the down-to-earth reality of mercenary instincts.
Zoshchenko's sharp and original satire offers a marvelous window on Russian life in the 20s and 30s.
Synopsis: Gathers short stories, novellas, and excerpts from the autobiographical Before Sunrise to shed light on the Soviet author's humor and irony.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Nervous People and Other Satires
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication Date: 1975
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket