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Tag: Soviet literature

‘The Destiny Of A Professor’s Wife’ by Daniil Kharms

The Destiny Of A Professor’s Wife by Daniil Kharms, 1936 Continue reading →

September 29, 2021September 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, analysis, criticism, Daniil Kharms, fiction, Russian lit, Russian literature, short stories, Soviet lit, Soviet literature, Soviet Union, The Destiny Of A Professor's Wife, USSR Leave a comment

‘Katania’ by Lara Vapnyar

Katania by Lara Vapnyar, 2013 Continue reading →

September 3, 2021October 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Katania, Lara Vapnyar, Russian lit, Russian literature, short stories, Soviet lit, Soviet literature, Soviet Union Leave a comment
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