Mikhail Zoshchenko

Mikhail Zoshchenko was a Soviet Russian author and satirist. Born on August 29, 1894, in Poltava, he is best known for his short stories that satirize the absurdities of life in Soviet Russia. His works often feature ironic and simple language, which made them popular among the Soviet people. Zoshchenko's most famous collection, 'Scenes from the Bathhouse', highlights the everyday struggles and bureaucratic madness of the time. Despite his popularity, he faced government censorship and was eventually expelled from the Union of Soviet Writers. He passed away on July 22, 1958, in Leningrad.

Books

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  1. 1. The Blue Book

    Cover of 'The Blue Book' by Mikhail Zoshchenko

    "The Blue Book" is a satirical collection of short stories that offer a humorous yet poignant commentary on the absurdities of life in Soviet Russia. Through a series of anecdotes and vignettes, the author captures the struggles of ordinary citizens as they navigate the complexities and contradictions of the Soviet system. With a sharp wit and a keen eye for irony, the stories delve into themes of bureaucracy, poverty, and the human condition, revealing the author's skepticism about the promises of the socialist state and the resilience of the Russian people in the face of societal challenges.

    The 3771st Greatest Book of All Time

  2. 2. Nervous People And Other Satires

    Cover of 'Nervous People And Other Satires' by Mikhail Zoshchenko

    "Nervous People And Other Satires" is a collection of satirical short stories that offer a humorous yet poignant commentary on the absurdities and contradictions of life in post-revolutionary Russia. Through the lens of ordinary citizens grappling with the new social order, the book skewers the bureaucracy, hypocrisy, and scarcity that characterized the era. The author employs a simple, conversational style and a sense of irony to expose the foibles of human nature and the complexities of adapting to a rapidly changing society, revealing the nervousness and confusion of a population caught between the promises of communism and the realities of everyday life.

    The 7152nd Greatest Book of All Time