"Something remained in me after that escape from the pioneer camp, after that long night road home; I think it was the fearlessness of will and humility before the hopelessness of the human path. What did I see — a child — in that immeasurable, glittering window of the universe, what did I understand forever? That a person is alone? That he is always unhappy, even if at this particular moment he is very happy? That for escape he is capable of opening any window except the main one — the unattainable window-opening into other worlds…?" -
Dina Rubina
Contents:
1. From the Author
2. The Road Home
3. Granny
4. Snow in Venice
5. Fog in Saint-Serge…
6. Love Is a Delicate Thing
7. The Suicide
8. Renata
9. Cats in Jerusalem
10. A Long Summer Day in Blue and Azure