GORBUNOV I.F. (1831-1895) Stseny iz narodnogo byta dlya rasskazov na teatral'noy stsene i semeynykh vecherakh: v 3 ch. – 6th revised and expanded edition. [Scenes from folk life for stories for theatre stage and family evenings: in 3 parts. - 6th revised and supplemented ed. ] M.: Izd. A.D. Stupina, 1883.

In period half-leather binding. In good condition. Wear along the spine, tear in the leather at the top of the spine, foxing, and stains on the pages. In this book, the stories of the Russian novelist, memoirist and actor Ivan Fyodorovich Gorbunov (1831-1895) are satirical sketches of everyday life in various social strata of Russian society. Actor Gorbunov traveled extensively across Russia, creating the stage genre of oral storytelling, inspiring numerous followers and literary and theatrical imitators. Reading Gorbunov’s stories immerses one in the depths of Russian folk life, presented with subtle humor and prose. Lifetime edition.