Summary
Anatoli Ryabov: Wasteland
"Pusta zemlja" is the third novel, written in the tradition of Russian metaphysical prose. The plot is focused on the life of an abandoned village, whose daily routine is disrupted by the appearance of a tramp. His proximity to madness and the mystery behind it determine the relationships between the novel's other symbolic figures, including the priest, blacksmith and teacher.
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