The Laughter of the Immortals

When Professor Greotsion Rhodeski receives a fatal diagnosis, he decides to seek immortality and prove the existence of the mythical Hyperborea. But what if no one takes him seriously, and the god Dionysus gradually starts driving him mad? Diving into the depths of madness, the professor loses touch with reality, and his artist friend becomes a chronicler of grim events—and curses himself for drawing a painting that moves, and perhaps is cursed. “The author shifts registers, crafting a thriller out of an ancient myth. It won’t be easy. It will be captivating.” — Anastasia Shevchenko, a lit reviewer. “I’d like to say this is a book for a prepared and discerning reader, but stops me with one question: how is he supposed to prepare, to be tempted—if not with books like these?” — Roman Sencin, Russian prose writer. The book made the longlist of the “Lyceum” award 2024.