The Blue Book

M. Zoshchenko is one of the greatest Russian writers of the 20th century, whose work transcends the boundaries of the satirical genre. This book presents Zoshchenko the humorist, Zoshchenko the philosopher, Zoshchenko as a continuer of the classical traditions of Russian prose. "The Blue Book" is an ironic yet lyrical look at the "history of human relationships."
The text of "The Blue Book" is published according to the 1935 edition and is accompanied by detailed commentary.