"Pig's Balance" is a satirical work by Ukrainian writer-humorist Antosh Ko (pseudonym of Anton Krushelnytsky), published in 1927. This book is a vivid example of the then Ukrainian satirical literature, which ridiculed the social and political phenomena of the era. Genre and style: The work is written in a satirical-humorous style using irony, grotesque and allegories characteristic of literature of the 1920s. The name "Pig's Balance" symbolizes sharp criticism of the then social life. Historical context: The book came out in the period of Ukrainization, when Ukrainian culture and literature received significant support, but the influence of Soviet ideology was already noticeable. Publisher: Published in the printing house "Pluzhanin", operating in Kharkov, then the capital of the Ukrainian SSR. This publishing house was associated with the literary organization "Plug", which supported the development of proletarian literature. Rareness: The original 1927 editions are a bibliographic rarity, as many copies are lost during repressions, World War II, or because of destruction during the Soviet era. Artwork: Books of that period often had simple covers with elements of avant-garde or constructivism reflecting the spirit of the era.