The Twelve Chairs

Synopsis

The twelve chairs is a classic satirical picaresque novel by the soviet authors ilf and petrov, published in 1928. Its plot follows characters attempting to obtain jewelry hidden in a chair. A sequel was published in 1931. The novel has been adapted to other media, primarily film. Ilf and petrov gained a high profile for their two satirical novels: the twelve chairs (1928) and its sequel, the little golden calf (1931). The two texts are connected by their main character, ostap bender, a con man in pursuit of elusive riches.