ASIN: B004XNO4RU
Publisher: Gray Cadence
Pages: 34
In “Diary of a Discontent,” Alexander Lurikov introduces readers to a character who resurfaces throughout his fiction: the lonely, disillusioned man who lives at a distance from the rest of the world, spending more time with the books on his shelves than with other people, incapable of participating in the experiences that bind society, distrustful of everything and everyone (including himself), yet driven by a profound desire for love.“Diary of a Discontent” tells the story of a man who spends his days wandering through the city, spying on his beautiful neighbor, impersonating a college professor, and writing incendiary essays for the local newspaper—all the while dreaming of a pseudonymous existence. Through his diary entries, readers get an intimate glimpse at the workings of his troubled mind.“The End of the World and Other Stories,” a collection of Lurikov’s short fiction—including ...
