Moscow to the End of the Line

Literary Fiction

Author: Venedikt Erofeev

In this classic of Russian humor and social commentary, a fired cable fitter goes on a binge and hops a train to Petushki (where his “most beloved of trollops” awaits). On the way he bestows upon angels, fellow passengers, and the world at large a magnificent monologue on alcohol, politics, society, alcohol, philosophy, the pains of love, and, of course, alcohol…..Read More

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