The Story of a Life: In that dawnPantheon Books, 1964 - Authors, Russian |
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Page 10
... Government . As it never entered anyone's mind to carry out his orders , the Doctor's function was chiefly ornamental . He was a dry stick of a man , with a greying beard and the eyes of a martyr , who went about in an elegant frock ...
... Government . As it never entered anyone's mind to carry out his orders , the Doctor's function was chiefly ornamental . He was a dry stick of a man , with a greying beard and the eyes of a martyr , who went about in an elegant frock ...
Page 138
... government in turn , as soon as it seized power , showed signs of imminent and ignominious collapse . Each hurried to pass as many resolutions and decrees as possible , hoping that a few at least would leave their mark on history ...
... government in turn , as soon as it seized power , showed signs of imminent and ignominious collapse . Each hurried to pass as many resolutions and decrees as possible , hoping that a few at least would leave their mark on history ...
Page 160
... Government can do what it likes , but I don't have to put up with shit . I'll talk to you in my own way . First , what d'you mean , you bastards , by complaining of me , your Commander , your father , to the Government ? Who put the ...
... Government can do what it likes , but I don't have to put up with shit . I'll talk to you in my own way . First , what d'you mean , you bastards , by complaining of me , your Commander , your father , to the Government ? Who put the ...
Contents
Whirlpool page | 7 |
Blue Torches | 23 |
The Journalists Café | 36 |
Copyright | |
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