The History of a Town
rus. История одного города · 1869
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Main Ideas
- Satirical depiction of 19th-century Russian reality.
- Critique of autocracy and bureaucracy.
- Parody of historical chronicles and annals.
- The town as a microcosm of Russia.
- Ridicule of the stupidity and cruelty of authorities.
- The problem of despotism and arbitrariness in governance.
- The idea of the cyclical nature and repetition of historical events.
- Depiction of the people as a passive and enduring mass.
Date of publication: 17 June 2024
Updated: 15 May 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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