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Discover the intense and suspenseful world of Vsevolod M. Garshin's "The Signal." This gripping short story centers around a character's encounter with a mysterious signal that triggers profound anxiety and fear. Garshin’s narrative masterfully builds tension as the protagonist grapples with the ominous message and its implications, leading to a dramatic and unsettling conclusion. Garshin, known for his psychological depth and ability to create suspense, presents a story that delves into the impact of fear and uncertainty on the human mind. The narrative explores themes of paranoia and the psychological effects of encountering the unknown."The Signal" is a riveting read for those interested in psychological thrillers and stories that explore the effects of fear on the human psyche. Ideal for readers who enjoy narratives that build suspense and examine the complexities of anxiety and perception.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.
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First Published in 1998. This volume will surely be regarded as the standard guide to Russian literature for some considerable time to come... It is therefore confidently recommended for addition to reference libraries, be they academic or public.
This little tale is a terrible indictment against war, and yet it is written with utmost simplicity — a really artistic simplicity which permits its being placed side by side with the best pages of Turgenev and Tolstoy. In 1879 an execution was pending at St. Petersburg, and the summary justice of a court-martial had produced a most painful impression on society. During the night Garshin made a desperate effort to obtain a reprieve for the condemned. He failed in his attempt, and two days later, seized by a nervous disease, he ran away from his friends who kept watch over him, wandered on foot over Russia, and was at last confined in a provincial lunatic asylum. He soon recovered, and wrot...
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1893 Edition.