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Daniel Kharms
Daniel Kharms was a Russian absurdist poet and writer. He is best known for his short stories, plays, and children's books, many of which are collected in Today I Wrote Nothing: The Selected Writing of Daniil Kharms.
Today I Wrote Nothing: The Selected Writing of Daniil Kharms
Today I Wrote Nothing: The Selected Writing of Daniil Kharms
- Pages
- 287
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Daniil Kharms, a celebrated iconoclast of the Soviet era, is finally gaining international recognition for the full scope of his work. This comprehensive collection, brilliantly translated by Matvei Yankelevich, brings together his prose, plays, and poetry, much of which was previously unavailable in English. It offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the innovative writing that secured Kharms's literary reputation despite Soviet suppression.