Josef Erdman arrives in Maribor, Slovenia, on the eve of World War II. Though he claims to be a salesman, it soon becomes apparent that Josef has no purpose in the town—and that a newcomer can expect nothing but distrust from the townspeople... Zobraziť viac
Gregor Gradnik, a Slovenian writer, enters the sensual and seething life of New Orleans to teach a creative writing class at a university. In a style both serious and ironic, Jancar observes and comments on the two cultures, illuminating both ... Zobraziť viac
In this book Valentin Rasputin -- one of the most gifted and influential Russian prose writers of the past thirty years -- offers a sweeping account of and penetrating reflection on the Russians' four hundred years of experience in Siberia. Beginning... Zobraziť viac
Chronicles the lives of three generations of women in a Mongolian family. Told from the point of view of a mother, three sisters, and the daughter of one of the sisters, this story of secrets and betrayals takes us from the daily rhythms of nomadic... Zobraziť viac
These newly collected short stories reveal a master at the top of his game. Drago Jančar possesses an acute understanding of the human psyche, enabling his stories to resonate beyond their particular milieu... Zobraziť viac
Hailed as one of the most important Eastern European writers of the post-communist era, Pavel Vilikovsky began his career in 1964... Zobraziť viac
