The Jests of an Old Optimist

"The Jests of an Old Optimist" is the long-awaited new book by Igor Guberman, a master of poetic miniature, known throughout the Russian-speaking world. Jests are witty, sharp quatrains about important and trivial matters, about the meaning of life and the senseless joy of existence. In his autobiography, Igor Guberman wrote: "Everyone thinks that in my poems I am a humorist. But I am a typical tragic, you just need to know how to read this, but everyone prefers a well-established reputation..." The new book by Igor Guberman once again confirms his reputation as one of the brightest poets of our time.