The History Of A Town
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The History of a Town is a masterpiece of Russian satirical fiction by Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin, first published in 1869–1870. The novel chronicles the absurd and comically tyrannical history of the fictional Russian town of Glupov — whose name translates to Foolsville — through a series of grotesque governors and their increasingly ridiculous misrule. Written as a mock historical chronicle, it savagely lampoons the autocratic bureaucracy of Tsarist Russia, presenting each mayor as a caricature of authoritarian incompetence and moral bankruptcy. The tone is razor-sharp and darkly comedic, drawing on the traditions of Swift and Gogol to deliver biting social commentary wrapped in farcical narrative. A cornerstone of Russian literature, this work remains one of the most audacious and enduring political satires ever written.
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The History Of A Town
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: worn/faded; no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
The History of a Town is a masterpiece of Russian satirical fiction by Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin, first published in 1869–1870. The novel chronicles the absurd and comically tyrannical history of the fictional Russian town of Glupov — whose name translates to Foolsville — through a series of grotesque governors and their increasingly ridiculous misrule. Written as a mock historical chronicle, it savagely lampoons the autocratic bureaucracy of Tsarist Russia, presenting each mayor as a caricature of authoritarian incompetence and moral bankruptcy. The tone is razor-sharp and darkly comedic, drawing on the traditions of Swift and Gogol to deliver biting social commentary wrapped in farcical narrative. A cornerstone of Russian literature, this work remains one of the most audacious and enduring political satires ever written.
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: worn/faded; no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
The History of a Town is a masterpiece of Russian satirical fiction by Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin, first published in 1869–1870. The novel chronicles the absurd and comically tyrannical history of the fictional Russian town of Glupov — whose name translates to Foolsville — through a series of grotesque governors and their increasingly ridiculous misrule. Written as a mock historical chronicle, it savagely lampoons the autocratic bureaucracy of Tsarist Russia, presenting each mayor as a caricature of authoritarian incompetence and moral bankruptcy. The tone is razor-sharp and darkly comedic, drawing on the traditions of Swift and Gogol to deliver biting social commentary wrapped in farcical narrative. A cornerstone of Russian literature, this work remains one of the most audacious and enduring political satires ever written.
