{"product_id":"9781880100523","title":"Woe From Wit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS OF RUSSIAN PLAYS,\u003c\/strong\u003e the four-act comedy in verse \u003cem\u003eWoe from Wit\u003c\/em\u003e skewers staid, nineteenth century Russian society, and it positively teems with “winged phrases” that are essential colloquialisms for students of Russian and Russian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented here in bilingual format (English and accented Russian on facing pages), Griboyedov’s masterpiece becomes newly accessible to Russophiles of all levels and abilities. “Winged phrases” are highlighted throughout; archaic words and important historical references are footnoted; and a thorough biographical introduction prefaces the play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will never regret any time spent reading, learning, and understanding \u003cem\u003eWoe from Wit\u003c\/em\u003e – few works of Russian literature have had such a lasting impact on the Russian mindset and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian Information Services, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043633971440,"sku":"9781880100523","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781880100523_p0.jpg?v=1763603511","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781880100523","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}