First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A full, post-glasnost critical biography of Mikhail Bulgakov (1891-1940).

This is Lesley Milne's second adventure story for young readers. She does not flinch from exploring tough issues, yet she does this with humour, warmth and understanding.

The end of the Cold War brought new opportunities to explore the long tradition and myriad uses of humour through over two centuries of Russian literature and culture ...

A collection of essays, presenting a tribute to the greatly respected Dostoevsky scholar, Professor Malcolm V Jones.

War is no laughing matter. During a war, however, laughter can play a vital role in sustaining morale, both in the armies at the Front and in their homelands. Among wars, the ...

THE STORY: Sister Elizabeth Donderstock is Squeamish, has been her whole life. She makes cheese balls (traditional and smoky) that sustain the existence of her entire religious ...