ISBN 9781590176702
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New York Review Books
Autobiography of a Corpse (New York Review Books Classics)
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and philosophical fables
Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky's Autobiography of a Corpse collects eleven fantastic and darkly comedic philosophical fables. These stories, largely unpublished during his lifetime, present a reality where the absurd is commonplace, exploring themes of identity, existence, and the bizarre nature of modern life through unique conceits and nested narratives.Why You Should Read? Discover the work of a Russian literary master, celebrated for his unique voice and imaginative storytelling. Explore a collection of eleven short stories featuring surreal premises and philosophical depth. Engage with tales that blend black humor, paradox, and the uncanny to challenge perceptions of everyday reality. Experience narratives where a room's history consumes a new occupant, piano fingers escape, or a quest to bite one's own elbow becomes a circus act.
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- Collects eleven fantastic and darkly comedic philosophical fables
- Stories largely unpublished during the author's lifetime
- Features surreal premises and nested narratives
- Blends black humor, paradox, and the uncanny
- Includes tales of a room's history, piano fingers, and a circus act
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How many stories are in this collection?
The collection includes eleven short stories.
Were these stories published during the author's lifetime?
No, they were largely unpublished during his lifetime.
What is the style of the stories?
They are fantastic and darkly comedic, blending black humor, paradox, and the uncanny.
What themes do the stories explore?
They explore themes of identity, existence, and the bizarre nature of modern life.
Can you give an example of a story premise?
One story involves a room's history consuming a new occupant, another features piano fingers escaping, and a third involves a quest to bite one's own elbow as a circus act.