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100 1 _aVoynich, E. L.
_q(Ethel Lillian),
_d1864-1960
245 1 4 _aThe humour of Russia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-29
508 _aRichard 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Walter Scott Ltd., 1895
653 _aRussian wit and humor
700 1 _aStepniak, S.,
_d1851-1895
700 1 _aFrenzeny, Paul,
_d-1902
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/humourofrussi00voynrich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71756
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