Description
In the chaotic aftermath of the Russian Revolution, a disgraced nobleman embarks on a frantic quest to recover a hidden fortune, rumored to be concealed within one of his family's twelve dispersed chairs. Teaming up with a charismatic and cunning con artist, their treasure hunt takes them across the vast and rapidly changing Soviet landscape. Through a series of hilarious misadventures and encounters with a colorful cast of characters, the unlikely duo navigates a society grappling with its new identity. This satirical masterpiece brilliantly skewers the absurdities of both the old regime and the burgeoning Soviet era, offering a timeless commentary on greed, ambition, and the elusive nature of wealth.
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paperback
Northwestern University Press
Published Jan 1, 1997
420 pages
ISBN: 9780810114845
paperback
Unknown
Published Feb 3, 2026
ISBN: 9798889425625
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Details
First Published
1928
Language
rus
Translation
From: rus
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