Arkady Averchenko

Russian playwright and satirist

Arkady Averchenko - Russian playwright and satirist
Born

March 27th, 1881
144 years ago

Died

1925
100 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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Born in 1881, a prominent playwright and satirist contributed significantly to Russian literature during the early 20th century. Worked primarily in St. Petersburg, creating works that reflected societal issues and political satire. Edited the satirical magazine 'Satyricon' and produced many influential plays and short stories. The style combined humor with critical observations of contemporary life in Russia.

Edited the satirical magazine 'Satyricon'

Authored plays such as 'The Lady with a Dog'

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