Двенадцать стульев / Золотой телёнок by Ilya Ilf
Set in the Soviet Union during the 1920s, this satirical novel follows the misadventures of the charming con artist Ostap Bender and his reluctant partner, Ippolit Matveyevich Vorobyaninov, as they embark on a quest to find a hidden treasure concealed within one of twelve identical chairs. As they traverse the country, encountering a colorful array of characters and absurd situations, the duo's pursuit of wealth becomes a humorous critique of Soviet society, highlighting the absurdities and contradictions of the era. The narrative cleverly intertwines elements of comedy, social commentary, and adventure, ultimately exploring themes of greed, ambition, and the human condition.
- Published
- 1928
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Russian
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- The Little Golden Calf
- The Twelve Chairs
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