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Russian comic and satirical writer, theatre critic
- Lived
- 1880–1925
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Ave, Волк, Медуза-Горгона, Фальстаф
Arkady Averchenko published 1 novel, beginning with The Joke of Maecenas (1925).
Updated September 2026
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The Joke of Maecenas
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Arkady Averchenko books in order of publication
The Joke of Maecenas (1925)
About Arkady Averchenko
Arkady Timofeevich Averchenko was a Russian playwright and satirist. He published his stories in the journal Satirikon, of which he was also an editor, in the series of New Satirikon, and other publications. He published a total of around 20 books. Averchenko's satirical writings can be described as liberal. After the Russian Civil War, he emigrated to Central Europe and died in Prague.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Arkady Averchenko FAQ
- How many books has Arkady Averchenko written?
- Arkady Averchenko published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arkady Averchenko's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Joke of Maecenas.
- What is Arkady Averchenko's last book?
- The Joke of Maecenas (1925).
- What is Arkady Averchenko's most famous book?
- The Joke of Maecenas (1925) is Arkady Averchenko's most widely read book.
- Does Arkady Averchenko write under a pen name?
- Yes: Arkady Averchenko has also published as Ave, Волк, Медуза-Горгона and Фальстаф.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.