“Human life is as fragile as the morning dew, yet the Golden Pavilion stands eternal.” Chapter 1: Introduction to Mizoguchi The novel opens with Mizoguchi, a young stutterer, […]
Russian literature
The Queen of Spades
“The Queen of Spades means secret malevolence.” Chapter 1 A group of young officers gathers after a card game, discussing Hermann, a German engineer who watches others gamble […]