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First thus (originally published in the UK in 1940.) A collection of stories by this popular Russian writer, most written in the 1920's during the "Golden Age" of Soviet literature - before collectivization and during a time of relative freedom, and each showing the saving Russian grace of being able to laugh at themselves and at the foibles of those around them. Selected by the translator, Elisaveta Fen, for their appeal to English readers. Brief introduction by the translator.153 pp. Ex-library, in sturdy black cloth binding with silver lettering on the spine, no dj. Usual markings, but otherwise good condition. Hard-to-find. .ISBN # 0-88355-0288 

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