The Three Fat Men

In an unnamed country, Three Fat Men hold all the power, resources, and lives of the people in their greedy hands. But right under their noses, a real uprising is brewing: the gunsmith Prospero and the gymnast Tibul lead the people to storm the Palace of the Three Fat Men. Meanwhile, in the Palace, there is trouble of its own: the favorite doll of the heir Tutti has been ruined by the rebellious guards! Only the wise and learned doctor Gaspar Arneri can fix it. But fate leads the doctor to the circus dancer Suok - a girl who looks just like that very doll. And then a dangerous plan is born: Suok is to play the role of the heir Tutti's doll and free the captive gunsmith Prospero. Then the power of the Three Fat Men will be overthrown, and justice will be restored: good will triumph over evil, simple and true human feelings over emotional coldness and cruelty, freedom over captivity.

The novel for children "The Three Fat Men," created by Yuri Olesha in 1924, has withstood numerous reprints, adaptations, and theatrical productions over its nearly one hundred years of life, and has been translated into foreign languages. A serious social conflict coexists with fairy-tale adventures, extraordinary transformations, and captivating plot twists that invariably continue to captivate readers' attention. The magnificent illustrations by Boris Kalaushin, included in this edition, not only echo the wit and imagery of the text but together with it create this incredible story from beginning to end.