A humorous book published by the magazine “Satyricon” in 1910, in which world history is retold in a parody form.
For a satirical depiction of Russia’s political situation and public morals, the authors used the device of an ironic portrayal of Russia’s historical past—projecting onto ancient times the characteristic features of events from their own era—while endowing vivid representatives of history with the traits of their contemporaries.
Contents:
1. ANCIENT HISTORY — by Teffi
2. THE MIDDLE AGES — by O. Dymov
3. MODERN HISTORY — by A. Averchenko
4. RUSSIAN HISTORY — by O. L. d’Or