Losing Control of the Narrative in A Volga Tale
Our stories become us. It always happens after we die, of course.
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Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture (w/ author Dr. Maya Vinokour)
Major themes: Flow, cosmic symbology, energy reserves
Life and Fate (p.1 chs. 61-70, p.2 chs. 1-20) by Grossman
Major themes: Provocative moral questions, totalitarian ideology, World War 2 worship
Light Breathing by Bunin
Major themes: Philosopher ships, respecting tomes, the emigree Gorky