VALENTIN PETROVICH KATAEV (1897-1986) was a Russian and Soviet novelist and playwright who managed to create penetrating works discussing post-revolutionary social conditions without running afoul of the demands of official Soviet style. Kataev is credited with suggesting the idea for the Twelve Chairs to his brother Yevgeni Petrov and Ilya Ilf. In return, Kataev insisted that the novel be dedicated to him, in all editions and translations. Kataev's relentless imagination, sensitivity, and originality made him one of the most distinguished Soviet writers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780207956447 |
| ISBN 10 | 0207956448 |
| Title | Mosaic of Life |
| Author | Valentin Katayev |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | TBS The Book Service Ltd |
| Year published | 1976-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 440 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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