The Little Golden Calf by Ilya Ilf, & Evgeny Petrov
This New Edition of The Little Golden Calf, one of the greatest Russian satires, is the first English translation of this classic novel in nearly 50 years.
It is also the first unabridged, uncensored English translation ever, and includes an introduction by Alexandra Ilf, the daughter of one of the book's two co-authors.
The novel resurrects the conman Ostap Bender, "the smooth operator" and follows him and his three hapless co-conspirators on a hilarious romp through the Soviet Russia and Central Asia of 1930.
So many quotations from The Little Golden Calf have entered everyday Russian speech that it stands alongside the works of Griboyedov, Pushkin, and Gogol for its profound effect on Russian language and culture. The tale overflows with legendary literary episodes, offering a portrait of Russian life that is as funny and true today as it was when the novel was first published.
For Decades, foreigners trying to understand Russia have been advised to read the adventures of Ostap Bender. This fresh new translation by Anne O. Fisher makes them more enjoyable than ever.
Format: Paperback | 448 pages
Dimensions (cm): 20.4 x 13.3 x 2.8 | 580g -
Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009
Publisher: Russian Life Books
Publication City/Country: Montpelier, VT, United States
Language: English
Edition Statement: Annotated Edition
ISBN10: 1880100614
ISBN13: 9781880100615
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Some minor damage to the cover including minor scuff marks along the edges, and a minor crease on the bottom of the font cover, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.