Communist Soviet Union Russia 1920s MIKHAIL ZOSCHCHENKO Satire Criticism Humor

by Mikhail Zoshchenko

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.no-subscribe { display: none} [contenteditable] { pointer-events: none; } Scenes from the Bathhouse and other stories of Communist Russia by Mikhail Zoshchenko Published by University of Michigan Press, 1962. Second Printing. Very good hardcover, in very good dust jacket with light edgewear, tears. Tight binding, solid spine, foxing to edges, previous owner’s blindstamp to ffep and half-title pages, clean unmarked text. Octavo, 245 pages. This collection showcases the biting wit and satirical genius of Mikhail Zoshchenko, one of Soviet Russia's most popular and controversial writers of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Poltava, Ukraine in 1895, Zoshchenko developed a unique literary style that blended humor with sharp social commentary, offering a candid glimpse into the everyday lives of Soviet citizens. The stories in this volume, including the titular "Scenes from the Bathhouse," exemplify Zoshchenko's talent for highlighting the absurdities of bureaucracy, corruption, and the challenges of daily life in Communist Russia. His characters are often bumbling, self-important, or naive, serving as vehicles for the author's subtle critiques of Soviet society. Despite never directly attacking the regime, Zoshchenko's work often drew the ire of Soviet authorities. His ability to expose societal flaws through humor made him both beloved by readers and viewed with suspicion by officials. This collection offers English-language readers a chance to experience the work that made Zoshchenko

• Publisher: University of Michigan Press,
• Year: 1962
• Condition: Very Good

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