The Voynich, E. L. (Ethel Lillian) 1864-1960 creator Stepniak, S. 1851-1895 Frenzeny, Paul -1902 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Humour of Russia" by E. L. Voynich is a collection of comedic literary works, likely written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents a selection of humoristic pieces from renowned Russian authors such as Gogol and Shchedrìn, showcasing the unique comedic nuances of Russian literature. The volume aims to introduce readers to both light-hearted and satirical narratives that reflect Russian societal norms, particularly around themes of marriage and personal relationships. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a lively dialogue between characters preparing for a marriage arrangement, primarily focusing on Podkolyòssin, an aulic counsellor, who is apprehensive about getting married. He engages in humorous exchanges with his servant Stepàn and his friend Kochkaryòv, revealing his indecisive nature on the subject of matrimony. Additionally, the matchmaker Fèkla Ivànovna is depicted as a bustling character, trying to arrange a suitable match for Podkolyòssin. This opening sets the stage for a comedic exploration of the intricacies and absurdities involved in love and marriage in Russian society, promising a mix of humor and cultural commentary throughout the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-09-29 Richard Tonsing, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: London: Walter Scott Ltd., 1895 Russian wit and humor PN London: Walter Scott Ltd., 1895 01022381 https://archive.org/details/humourofrussi00voynrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71756 https://archive.org/details/humourofrussi00voynrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71756 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134647.0 71756