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 36
... heard a soft , stifled sound coming from the depths of the long , narrow passageway . I tried to make it out : it sounded like the chanting of several voices , off - key , but doggedly determined . It even seemed to me that my ear ...
... heard a soft , stifled sound coming from the depths of the long , narrow passageway . I tried to make it out : it sounded like the chanting of several voices , off - key , but doggedly determined . It even seemed to me that my ear ...
Page 40
Sigizmund Krzhizhanovskiĭ. " Quagga . " " I've never heard of such a name . " " Well , have you heard of telegony ? " " No. " " Hmm ... then you probably know nothing about Lord Morton's mare . " " What's that got to do with ...
Sigizmund Krzhizhanovskiĭ. " Quagga . " " I've never heard of such a name . " " Well , have you heard of telegony ? " " No. " " Hmm ... then you probably know nothing about Lord Morton's mare . " " What's that got to do with ...
Page 46
... heard silk rustle and a snap unsnap : the thermometer was being tucked into the proper place . " Well ? ' 98.6 . ' " At that point , not even my absurd blunderbuss could fail to make the correct diagnosis . We moved closer to her ...
... heard silk rustle and a snap unsnap : the thermometer was being tucked into the proper place . " Well ? ' 98.6 . ' " At that point , not even my absurd blunderbuss could fail to make the correct diagnosis . We moved closer to her ...
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