Zoshchenko, Mikhail — Who Are You Laughing at?!

Moscow, No publisher, 1928. Wraps. Third edition, stated, 40-60 thousand. Illustrated wraps. 269 pp. All text in Russian/Cyrillic. A collection of short stories, anecdotes, or satires by Mikhail Zoshchenko, a Russian writer known for his satire. He wrote with a deadpan style, with humor subtly satirizing Russian society and people. While he was popular with the public, he was denounced in 1946 and spent the rest of his life in poverty. FAIR/GOOD condition. Heavy toning and moderate soiling, with some staining, to the covers. Backstrip split along the front hinge, lifting off along its entire length. Heavy bumping, chipping and creasing along the extremities. Interior clean and solid, with two Russian National Mutual Aid Society of America stamps present. Fair .