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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Page 97
... blue glimmer clings to the window and the stars grow blind , there is a particularly profound hush . As there is now : through the frozen panes I can see , but dimly ( I've put out the light ) : in the blue gloom the dark steep slants ...
... blue glimmer clings to the window and the stars grow blind , there is a particularly profound hush . As there is now : through the frozen panes I can see , but dimly ( I've put out the light ) : in the blue gloom the dark steep slants ...
Page 104
... blue paper rectangles . The listed years , rising up the scale , were coming closer and closer to my " call - up year " . The distant there , glowing blue from the paper leaves , was calling to me ever more loudly and tenderly : Come ...
... blue paper rectangles . The listed years , rising up the scale , were coming closer and closer to my " call - up year " . The distant there , glowing blue from the paper leaves , was calling to me ever more loudly and tenderly : Come ...
Page 108
... blue with white trim and swaying on the men's shoulders , had gotten stuck . I stepped back inside , closed the door , and looked round for the key . There was no key . Meanwhile that dark blue unwieldiness with white piping , banging ...
... blue with white trim and swaying on the men's shoulders , had gotten stuck . I stepped back inside , closed the door , and looked round for the key . There was no key . Meanwhile that dark blue unwieldiness with white piping , banging ...
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