Woe from Wit - (Russian Library) by Alexander Griboedov (Paperback)

Woe from Wit is a masterpiece of Russian drama that offers sharply drawn characters, clever repartee, and biting social critique in a verse comedy set in Moscow high society after the Napoleonic wars.

Its protagonist, Alexander Chatsky, is an idealistic ironist who speaks out against the hypocrisy of aristocratic society, only to be met with accusations of madness.

Despite being written in 1823, Woe from Wit has stood the test of time and continues to influence Russian literary language and everyday speech.

Betsy Hulick's translation brings Griboedov's sparkling wit, spirited dialogue, and effortless crossing of registers from elevated to colloquial into a lively contemporary English, making it a must-read for literature lovers and language enthusiasts alike.

Don't miss out on this literary gem - get your copy of Woe from Wit today!