Seven Stories"All of Krzhizhanovsky's stories depict something aberrant, which is strongly rooted in something true."--Bookforum "It is now clear that Krzhizhanovsky is one of the greatest Russian writers of the last century."--Financial Times "A natural storyteller, striking intellect, and deeply creative soul are found all in one--a rare combination."--Complete Review |
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... letters of introduction to Muscovites who might help him to find a room . One letter , to Nikolai Berdyaev , the religious philosopher , led nowhere ; but another letter , to Ludmila Severtsova , wife of the evolutionist , produced ...
... letters of introduction to Muscovites who might help him to find a room . One letter , to Nikolai Berdyaev , the religious philosopher , led nowhere ; but another letter , to Ludmila Severtsova , wife of the evolutionist , produced ...
Page 88
... letter by letter , I felt that the glassily transparent cold within me would not lessen . With particular care I examined my name : on the envelope . Yes , nine letters : and they were calling me . I heard them . But I would not answer ...
... letter by letter , I felt that the glassily transparent cold within me would not lessen . With particular care I examined my name : on the envelope . Yes , nine letters : and they were calling me . I heard them . But I would not answer ...
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... letters and symbols . Sometimes I even smiled at this . Yes , I smiled . But the companion of my leisure could be of greater comfort still . " You see , ' I ' is just a letter , " " T " would say , " just as I am . That's all it is . Is ...
... letters and symbols . Sometimes I even smiled at this . Yes , I smiled . But the companion of my leisure could be of greater comfort still . " You see , ' I ' is just a letter , " " T " would say , " just as I am . That's all it is . Is ...
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