Moscow Petushki by Venedikt Yerofeev
The book is a surreal and satirical narrative that takes the reader on a tragicomic journey aboard a suburban train from Moscow to the small town of Petushki. The protagonist, a disillusioned intellectual and alcoholic, engages in philosophical musings and encounters a variety of eccentric characters, each embodying different aspects of Soviet life. As he delves into ruminations on love, suffering, and the search for meaning amidst the absurdities of existence, the journey becomes a metaphor for the human condition and the societal decay of the USSR, blending dark humor with poignant introspection.
The 1133rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 100-150
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
- 378th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)