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Tchinovnicks, Sketches Of Provincial Life
From The Memoirs Of The Retired Conseiller De Cour Stchedrin Saltikow (1861)
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Set in 19th-century provincial Russia, this collection of sketches reveals the inner workings of bureaucracy through the eyes of retired court counselor Stchedrin Saltikow. With a blend of satire and humor, the author Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov critiques the corruption and incompetence prevalent among officials, highlighting their impact on everyday lives. This classic work not only entertains but also offers a critical perspective on the social and political realities of the time, making it a significant contribution to Russian literature.
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Tchinovnicks, Sketches Of Provincial Life, Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov
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- Title
- Tchinovnicks, Sketches Of Provincial Life
- Subtitle
- From The Memoirs Of The Retired Conseiller De Cour Stchedrin Saltikow (1861)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9781437093483
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 19th-century provincial Russia, this collection of sketches reveals the inner workings of bureaucracy through the eyes of retired court counselor Stchedrin Saltikow. With a blend of satire and humor, the author Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov critiques the corruption and incompetence prevalent among officials, highlighting their impact on everyday lives. This classic work not only entertains but also offers a critical perspective on the social and political realities of the time, making it a significant contribution to Russian literature.