| Author | Alexei Pisemsky |
|---|---|
| Original title | Тюфяк |
| Language | Russian |
Publication date | 1850 |
| Publication place | Russia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback & Hardback) |
The Simpleton (Russian: Тюфя′к, romanized: Tyufyak, translated also as The Muff) is the debut novel by Alexei Pisemsky, written in the late 1840 and first published in October and November 1850 by Moskvityanin. The novel has met critical acclaim and made Pisemsky a popular author.[1]