Description
In the tumultuous era of the New Economic Policy, the charismatic con artist Ostap Bender embarks on a hilarious and audacious quest. His target: Alexander Koreiko, a man who has amassed a fortune by exploiting the chaos of the time, becoming an underground millionaire. What follows is a rollicking chase across the early Soviet Union, filled with sharp wit and unforgettable characters. This uncensored translation brings to life the full, unexpurgated humor of a classic that satirizes corruption and human folly with enduring brilliance.
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paperback
Open Letter
Published Jan 1, 2009
353 pages
ISBN: 9781934824078
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Details
First Published
1931
Language
rus
Translation
Original: Zolotoi Telyonok
From: rus
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