Description
Dive into a biting satirical chronicle of a Russian provincial town and its long-suffering inhabitants over centuries. This farcical history exposes the absurdities of power through a parade of incompetent and tyrannical governors, each more ludicrous than the last. Through the stoic endurance of its people, the novel offers a profound, albeit darkly humorous, commentary on governance, society, and the human condition. Saltykov-Shchedrin's masterful prose crafts a timeless allegory that remains remarkably relevant.
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paperback
Head of Zeus
Published Jan 1, 2016
246 pages
ISBN: 9781784975418
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Details
First Published
1870
Language
rus
Translation
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The History of a Town by M.E. Saltykov-Shchedrin.