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The Twelve Chairs

Ilya Ilf, Yevgeny Petrov
rus. Двенадцать стульев · 1928
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Critique of early 1920s Soviet reality through the lens of adventure and treasure hunting.
  • Satire on the new Soviet lifestyle, bureaucracy, and morality.
  • An adventurous element in the spirit of treasure hunt novels, highlighting the excitement and uncertainty of the new era.
  • The relationship between the main characters, shedding light on themes of friendship, betrayal, and human adaptation to changing life conditions.
  • Reflection on the ideas of quick wealth and social success in the context of Soviet reality.
The Twelve Chairs
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Date of publication: 22 May 2024
Updated: 14 July 2024
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Authors: 
Ilya Ilf, Yevgeny Petrov
Original title: rus. Двенадцать стульев · 1928
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