In 1980–1980, Dovlatov ran a column in the weekly “New American,” serving as its chief editor. “March of the Lonely,” which gave its name to the entire collection, is a selection of chosen articles by Sergei Dovlatov from that era and offers a vivid look at yet another facet of the author’s extraordinary talent. A subtle play with genre canons, unmistakable and recognizable humor, mixing literary styles— you’ll find it all, everything for which we love this unique writer so much. “Sergei Dovlatov developed his own style—one that you’d never confuse with anyone else’s. He writes simply and chastely. It seems impossible to come up with a phrase simpler than the one he creates. Only the movement of the soul deserves the word—only that should be done as art” (Fazil Iskander).
Contents:
1. March of the Lonely (read by Maksim Vitorgan)
2. I Want to Be Strong (read by Maksim Sukhanov)
3. Blues for Natella (read by Maksim Sukhanov)
4. Winners (read by Maksim Sukhanov)
5. Chirkov and Berendeev (read by Anatoly Bely)
6. Once We Lived in the Mountains (read by Maksim Sukhanov)