 Evgeny Petrov with first English edition of the novel | |
| Author | Ilf and Petrov |
|---|---|
| Original title | Золотой телёнок |
| Language | Russian |
| Genre | Satirical novel |
Publication date | 1931 |
| Publication place | Soviet Union |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | 1-934824-07-0 |
| Preceded by | The Twelve Chairs |
The Little Golden Calf (Russian: Золотой телёнок, Zolotoy telyonok) is a satirical picaresque novel by Soviet authors Ilf and Petrov, published in 1931. Its main character, Ostap Bender, also appears in a previous novel by the authors called The Twelve Chairs. The title alludes to the "golden calf" of the Bible.