Author Description

""A Family of Noblemen"" is a novel written by Mikhail Y. Saltykov, originally published in 1917. The story revolves around the life of a noble family in Russia during the 19th century. The family is depicted as being corrupt, selfish, and morally bankrupt. The patriarch of the family, Ivan Petrovich, is a vain and foolish man who is obsessed with his own status and wealth. His wife, Anna Pavlovna, is equally shallow and materialistic, and spends most of her time gossiping and scheming. Their children, including the protagonist, Nikolai Ivanovich, are all similarly flawed and morally bankrupt. The novel is a satirical critique of the Russian nobility and their decadent lifestyle, and is considered a classic of Russian literature. It is also notable for its use of irony and dark humor, which adds to its biting criticism of the aristocracy. Overall, ""A Family of Noblemen"" is a fascinating and insightful look at the social and cultural dynamics of 19th century Russia, and a scathing indictment of the corrupt and self-serving aristocracy that ruled the country at the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.