The twelve chairs

The Twelve Chairs" is a famous shining novel from satirical Russian literature, by its authors Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov, does not need an introduction. The novel was published in 1928, and the plot of the novel is based on the search for the diamond hidden in one of the twelve chairs of Madame Petukhova. But the novel is not limited to being an adventurous and amusing prank novel, but gives a "comprehensive panoramic picture of its era and environment," socially and politically, in a satirical and sarcastic style. It was received by Soviet literary circles with much caution, anticipation, support, and opposition. Since its appearance, it has gained the admiration of readers and has been republished several times, and a film was made in the 1930s in Moscow. Until the decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union to ban it in 1948, and the ban continued until the mid-1950s when Khrushchev came to power. It was always published with parts of some chapters and two entire chapters that were not approved by censorship throughout the Soviet rule. It was adapted into cinema and television several times in the Soviet Union, Britain, America, and other countries. The full novel was not published until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992. Number of pages: 536 Year of publication: 2023 Publisher: Dar Al-Rafidain for Printing, Publishing, and Distribution