Monthly Archives: February 2026

Then the one walking at the head openly took a black Mauser from under his coat, and another beside him took out the skeleton keys. Generally, those going to apartment no. 50 were properly equipped. Two of them had fine, … Continue reading →

‘Did he try to preach anything in the soldiers’ presence?’ ‘No, Hegemon, he was not loquacious this time. The only thing he said was that among human vices he considered cowardice one of the first.’ —Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and … Continue reading →

‘What is this novel about?’ ‘It is a novel about Pontius Pilate.’ Here again the tongues of the candles swayed and leaped, the dishes on the table clattered, Woland burst into thunderous laughter, but neither frightened nor surprised anyone. Behemoth … Continue reading →

Between Gulf Wars I and II I clearly remember hearing Harris read from his book Our War on calling Vietnam “a mistake”: While it may be an accurate conclusion, calling the war a mistake is the functional equivalent of calling … Continue reading →

То ли новостей перебрал, то ли вина в обед, только ночью к Сергею пришёл его воевавший дед. Сел на икеевскую табуретку, спиной заслоняя двор за окном. У меня, говорит, к тебе, Сереженька, разговор. Не мог бы ты, дорогой мой, любимый … Continue reading →