Autobiography of a Corpse (New York Review Books Classics)

Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky's
Autobiography of a Corpse
collects eleven fantastic and darkly comedic philosophical fables. These stories, largely unpublished during his lifetime, present a reality where the absurd is commonplace, exploring themes of identity, existence, and the bizarre nature of modern life through unique conceits and nested narratives.
Why You Should Read?
Discover the work of a Russian literary master, celebrated for his unique voice and imaginative storytelling.
Explore a collection of eleven short stories featuring surreal premises and philosophical depth.
Engage with tales that blend black humor, paradox, and the uncanny to challenge perceptions of everyday reality.
Experience narratives where a room's history consumes a new occupant, piano fingers escape, or a quest to bite one's own elbow becomes a circus act.