The Little Devil and Other Stories - (Russian Library) by Alexei Remizov

The Little Devil and Other Stories by Alexei Remizov is a captivating collection of 13 stories that delve into Russian mythology, supernatural occurrences, and religious faith in the midst of revolutionary settings.

This masterful work showcases Remizov's exceptional stylistic achievements and thematic preoccupations, drawing on rural colloquial speech, fairy tale language, and Old Believers' customs.

The stories transport readers to a mysterious world between folktales and modernity, featuring connivers, inseparable lovers, destiny, fate, death, long cold winters, shoemakers, the revolution, peasants, and a long-suffering grandmother.

With a beautiful translation by Antonina W.

Bouis, this book offers a sampling of Remizov's remarkable writing, making it an essential read for fans of Russian literature and those discovering his work for the first time.