Tchinovnicks, Sketches Of Provincial Life

""Tchinovnicks, Sketches of Provincial Life: From the Memoirs of the Retired Conseiller de Cour Stchedrin Saltikow"" is a book written by Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov and published in 1861. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a satirical and humorous portrayal of life in provincial Russia during the mid-19th century. The protagonist, Stchedrin Saltikow, is a retired government official who shares his observations and experiences of the corrupt and bureaucratic world of the Russian civil service. The book is a scathing critique of the social and political system of the time, highlighting the hypocrisy and incompetence of the ruling class. Saltykov's writing is known for its wit and irony, and ""Tchinovnicks"" is considered one of his most important works. The book offers a unique insight into the everyday lives of ordinary Russians during a period of significant social and political change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.