Argentinian prose writer Adolfo Bioy Casares (born 1914–1999) is one of the greatest Latin American writers of the 20th century. Alongside Borges, Márquez, and Cortázar, he has already been counted among the classics of world literature.
The collection includes stories that brought Casares worldwide fame, written over different years.
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Introduction (00:40:09)
Heavenly Plots (01:34:17) Translation by R. Linzer
Spiders and Flies (00:33:44) Translation by V. Spasskaya
The Shadow Side (01:32:51) Translation by V. Spasskaya
How to Dig a Grave (01:04:06) Translation by V. Spasskaya
Wonders Are Not Repeated (00:41:58) Translation by A. Kazachkov
Straight to the Point (01:02:01) Translation by R. Linzer
On the Shape of the World (01:09:21) Translation by V. Spasskaya
Young People Are Drawn to the Unknown (00:54:54) Translation by A. Kazachkov
The Hero Who Attracts Women (01:05:45) Translation by V. Spasskaya
Faust’s Last Night (00:10:06) Translation by V. Spasskaya
Cunning Snow (02:02:18) Translation by V. Spasskaya[/spoiler]