You have before you a collection of works by the “king of laughter” — Arkady Averchenko. Through comic situations, the writer conveys the entire absurdity of everyday life of the Russian ordinary person, bringing onto the stage a whole procession of characters and types. Rich and poor, young and old — they all fuss, wriggle out of trouble, and try to grab onto something, anything, that life has to offer.
Alongside satirical sketches, Averchenko’s miniatures are filled with living comedy — light, kind-hearted, and without spite. His humor, grounded in common sense, becomes a real remedy for melancholy and longing.
Don’t want to feel sad — listen to Arkady Averchenko’s stories!