Ilya Ilf
The Twelve Chairs
- ISBN 13:
- 9780810127722
- author:
- Ilya Ilf
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Northwestern University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 13 x 4.3 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Twelve Chairs is a satirical novel that follows the misadventures of Ostap Bender and Ippolit Matveyevich Vorobyaninov as they search for a cache of missing jewels hidden in chairs. Ostap, an unemployed con artist, joins forces with Ippolit, a former nobleman, to find the chairs, which have been seized by the Soviet authorities. Their quest takes them from the provinces of Moscow to the wilds of the Transcaucasus mountains, where they encounter a range of characters, from opportunistic Soviet bureaucrats to aging survivors of the old propertied classes.
The novel is a brilliant satire of the early years of the Soviet Union, offering a humorous and insightful look at the era's politics and society. With its universal appeal, The Twelve Chairs remains a compelling read, drawing inspiration from the works of Ilf and Petrov.
Translated into English, this new edition brings the novel fully to life, retaining its original humor and resonance. a worthwhile read for fans of literary satire and those interested in the history of the Soviet Union, The Twelve Chairs is a thought-provoking and entertaining read.
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