The Thresholds of the Century. Historical and Biographical Notes (set of 2 books)

“Why do people take up the pen? To leave their mark in a world they must depart from? Then – what do they want to leave to the city and the world? The twists and turns of their personal lives? Well, I have encountered love and malice in my life, fought duels, left beloved ones and was abandoned, displayed courage, felt cowardice, was deceived, heard the bullets whistling above my head, knew freedom and captivity, faced betrayal and nobility – it seems there is something beautiful to tell about!

But why?”