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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... soon to be followed by Krzhizhanovsky . Friends had given him several 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 ...
... soon to be followed by Krzhizhanovsky . Friends had given him several 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 ...
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... soon as the mourners have gone , the watchman fetches it back to the office : to wait for the next casket . What I am about to say may strike you as funny or perhaps absurd , but I feel a brotherly affection for that wreath . For aren't ...
... soon as the mourners have gone , the watchman fetches it back to the office : to wait for the next casket . What I am about to say may strike you as funny or perhaps absurd , but I feel a brotherly affection for that wreath . For aren't ...
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... soon became known as the beginning of a new industrial era on earth . 5 During the first months of industry's gradual changeover to yellow - coal energy , it was feared that the reservoirs of spite deep inside humanity might soon be ...
... soon became known as the beginning of a new industrial era on earth . 5 During the first months of industry's gradual changeover to yellow - coal energy , it was feared that the reservoirs of spite deep inside humanity might soon be ...
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