Cases by Daniil Kharms
The book is a collection of absurdist short stories that reflect the author's unique take on the Soviet reality of his time. Through a series of bizarre and darkly humorous vignettes, the author explores themes of meaninglessness, the breakdown of logic, and the unpredictability of human existence. His characters often find themselves in surreal situations that defy conventional understanding, highlighting the author's fascination with the illogical and the nonsensical. The work serves as both a critique of the societal norms of the era and an example of the avant-garde literary movement to which the author belonged.
The 3762nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 89th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)