The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde

The story “The Devoted Friend” by Oscar Wilde shouldn't be read literally. The story was written in the era of decadence.And we understand that there is no question of any friendship or self-sacrifice. The essence of the fairy tale is as follows: Hans is an artist, he is busy with his favorite garden, for him it is a work of art through which he transmits a part of himself.

A certain miller slowly takes a piece of his life.The ending shows that the artist and his creation are inseparable.



This is a link to the text of the story:

https://psv4.userapi.com/c505536/u500001729/docs/d30/e92606047834/The_Devoted_Friend.pdf?extra=7XARDT6VvsqrtcP4XqmuAekf-mIgC2PlM6aJTjJaZiOluyGQcJHRP7TvIUjrGtWe5Tn12PZIC71GF3nGZt_oG18J74Gp2DSoDV-LAgfjYoKiQodufFlwmAmmPYQpRHKUi2eBnRS60jimMP0I3fT2BbzXBQ

The Emissary by Ray Bradbury — Review

“The Emissary” by Ray Bradbury is a very atmospheric story that immediately immerses us in the world of autumn colors, in which a paralyzed boy explores the world through the fur of his beloved dog.

But one day the dog disappears forever. And with his disappearance, the light and positive tone of the story changes.One night the dog comes back, only he smells strange... earth, cold, something completely unusual. And he doesn't come alone…



This is a link to the text of the story:
https://raybradbury.ru/library/story/47/7/0/

The Hunter's Wife by Antony Doerr — Review

The Hunter's Wife by Antony Doerr is a story about a young woman who after touching animals and people feels something inexplicable.

The author describes hunting so that readers believe that the main character is able to see what prey feels. 

Here is the link to the text of the story:

https://psv4.userapi.com/c534536/u89602635/docs/d49/b1def1b31afa/THW.pdf?extra=3qmldeEeMg8GIVea9_LG9i9DYYxDt4XzcEFS6JHWv7JbgfAD3t8uduPAbZ7AnGy4-GmxGYEBtAGU7sx4YPuhknb-NPXmz7DalCm18ymebTIn1xb1QxTNNXYJLoZbYzmFzwLjJvktOsLoE5KdgsAhGGjh

Goblin Lake by Michael Swanwick — Review

The story “Goblin Lake” by Michael Swanwick tells the story about a young soldier who visits the underwater world of a mysterious lake, around which there are rumors and legends.

There he experiences a fabulous, beautiful world of underwater inhabitants, where he finds love. But he faces a choice: to stay in the illusion, in the static world of pleasure, or to return to the real world, which is not as beautiful, but full of life.

The story adhere to any specific genre - but there is an extraordinary combination of science fiction, fantasy, thriller, detective story against a backdrop of romance



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https://psv4.userapi.com/c536436/u500001729/docs/d49/5eb276c6820f/Goblin_Lake.pdf?extra=xxx9pcxae5uHWbQvf9sxI87P6VhhZr3QR2jVHcLkRbfZt_YkQ4LHdrszKdMNqz8oxMh9bUrHuJ9ZXYpqqoMrLCDxyx5UbFUG2AAjzPQsB02KanY6rqNW2Wln0B51zkUVNTGCIjBqvcp3iNHCp6WV49f-EA

Human Intelligence by Kurt Andersen — Review

The story “Human Intelligence'' by Kurt Andersen is told through the perspective of an alien who has come to earth as an observer. The alien expected to be replaced by another of his kind after a few years but is instead forgotten and left on Earth. He had to adapt to life among primitive people. He wants people to finally know the truth about him.

The story contains a kind irony and nostalgic sadness. The author leaves the ending open.



Here is the link to the text of the story:

https://futurehuman.medium.com/human-intelligence-2c6506ca8649