Big book of poems, fairy tales and funny stories (Bolshaya Kniga Kharmsa)

Who is Daniil Kharms? He describes himself thus: 'I am a genius of fiery speeches. I am the master of free thoughts. I am the king of meaningless beauty.' His poems, stories, and plays not only surprise, amaze, delight, and confuse; they also possess, in the words of Marshak, a 'classical foundation' and fit harmoniously into the history and culture of the 20th century. In any case, the author's extraordinary talent remains undeniable, as does his astonishing originality—nothing like this has ever existed, exists, or is likely to exist in Russia or abroad. Our book offers the opportunity to become acquainted with the unique world of Daniil Kharms in all its magnificent diversity. Collected here are not only the widely known and beloved poems and stories of the 'genius of fiery speeches,' but also rarely published drawings, photographs, autographs, notes, and appeals, allowing one to penetrate the worldview of perhaps the strangest and most paradoxical of all Russian writers.