A Nasty Story
rus. Скверный анекдот · 1862
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Main Ideas
- Critique of bureaucracy and officialdom in Russia
- Depiction of the hypocrisy and pettiness of officials
- Exploration of human nature and moral dilemmas
- Satire on social norms and societal conventions
- The issue of self-deception and illusions in human life
- Psychological analysis of the characters' behavior and motives
Date of publication: 24 February 2025
Last updated: 2 March 2025
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Genre: Classical literature
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