The Little Golden Calf

Style and Technique

The Little Golden Calf, written by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov, is a satirical novel in which the authors mock the new economic policy and social order of the Soviet Union in the early 1930s. The text is rich with wordplay, parodies, and allusions, making the style exceptionally ironic and witty. The structure of the novel is divided into several episodes, each developing the plot and revealing the characters through their adventures and interactions. The authors use grotesque and exaggeration to create comedic situations and character traits, enhancing the satirical tone of the novel.