Moscow to the End of the Line
Venedikt Erofeev
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Description for Moscow to the End of the Line
Paperback. A satirical novel of alcohol, politics, Soviet society, and love. The story of a cable fitter who is fired from his job for charting his co-workers' jobs against the amount of alcohol they have consumed. Translator(s): Tjalsma, H.W. Num Pages: 196 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 192 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 192.
In this classic of Russian humor and social commentary, a fired cable fitter goes on a binge and hopes a train to Petushki (where his "most beloved of trollops" awaits). On the way he bestows upon angels, fellow passengers, and the world at large a magnificent monologue on alcohol, politics, society, alcohol, philosophy, the pains of love, and, of course, alcohol.
In this classic of Russian humor and social commentary, a fired cable fitter goes on a binge and hopes a train to Petushki (where his "most beloved of trollops" awaits). On the way he bestows upon angels, fellow passengers, and the world at large a magnificent monologue on alcohol, politics, society, alcohol, philosophy, the pains of love, and, of course, alcohol.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
196
Place of Publication
Evanston, United States
ISBN
9780810112001
SKU
V9780810112001
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99-20
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