The Fatal Eggs

A fantastic, ironic novella. Professor Persikov discovers a unique red ray capable of accelerating the development of living organisms many times over. This discovery is wanted for rapid restoration of the chicken population that is going extinct from an unknown disease. But, tragically, in the collective farm instead of chicken eggs, eggs of snakes and crocodiles end up… Enjoy the atmosphere and spirit of the tale rendered in a compact, many-layered “Bulgakov-like” language, the vivid play of allegories and meaning, and bitter, ruthless humor.