Matthia Pascal, a former curator of books in a library, bequeathed by a certain Signor Bokkamats to his native city, writes the story of his life. Father Mattia died early, and the mother remained with two children – six-year-old Roberto and four-year-old Mattia. All affairs were conducted by the manager of Batta Malanya, who soon … Read more
Lyrical tragedy of unrequited love: five letters of the unfortunate Portuguese nun Mariana addressed to the French officer who threw it. Mariana takes up her pen when the sharp pain of separation from her beloved fades away and she gradually gets used to the idea that he is far away and the hopes he has … Read more
Trezor, a “motley dog with large paws and a sleepy snout,” lies all day on the porch, dreaming to break into the house and stretch out under the table. He eats a dog from one bowl with cats, who obediently sit and wait until the formidable gentleman is satisfied. For greed, the hostess calls Trezor … Read more
The professor received a telegram. The daughter of the owner of the factory, Ms. Lyalikova, was seriously ill. The professor sent the resident Korolev. The residents were sent to the resident. The road was long enough. When Korolev arrived, it was Saturday evening. He looked around, admiring the beautiful nature. When Korolyov was looking at … Read more
DN Mamin-Sibiryak In the backwoods The village of Shalayka stands in the backwoods. All its residents are relatives, everyone wears the name of Shalaev, they are engaged in forest work. Strangers came to the Shalaika rarely, but the soldiers went to the service with tears – in general, the Shalaevs were boiling in their own … Read more
Apply cross-pollination. Look for people with hobbies that are different from yours. Take the initiative. Do not postpone for tomorrow. Offer help. Tell us about the obvious (for you). What you know, for others is often a mystery behind seven seals. Do not be shy. Invite more often than they invite you. Help strangers. Share … Read more
The novel takes place in the era of Restoration, a time when everyone still remembers both the events of the revolution and the rule of Napoleon. In the living room of the castle of De la Bree near Paris, three men sit: the master of the house, Colonel Delmar, once a brave military man, now … Read more
Attorney Patlen complains to Guillietta, his wife, that no one needs his services anymore. In the old days, there was no time for customers to leave, now he is out of work for weeks on end. Before, they did not deny themselves anything, but now they have to walk in rags and eat dry bread … Read more
Petersburg, January 1826. Ivan Evdokimovich Avrosimov works as a clerk in the highest approved commission, recording the testimony of the rebel participants on the Senate Square. In the commission, this shy provincial turned out to be thanks to the patronage of his uncle, the retired staff captain Artamon Mikhailovich Avrosimov, who provided an unforgettable service … Read more
The first chapter of the novel is called “In the Circles of Hell”. And quite rightly! It is about how life is built in the so-called Dandarath School, whose official purpose is to teach the children of Theosophy and the occult sciences. In fact, everything is quite different: children are subjected to inhuman experiments (using … Read more