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Winter Has Turned Its Tail masterfully blends dark comedy with a reflection on mortality, tradition, and power dynamics within a rural community. The tragicomic tone, folk rhythms, and vivid characters create a timeless story distinctly tied to its setting.The story moves seamlessly between past and present, with memories of Cholia’s earlier life blending into the current events of his death. This fluidity creates a dreamlike quality as Cholia reflects on his life in fragmented moments. The cyclical nature of the narrative (with the repeated reference to winter turning its tail) also reinforces the folk storytelling tradition, where events feel inevitable and fated.The story embodies the s...

In the fictionalized colonial world of New England, Hugh Page, a rebel leader known as "The Soldier of the Universe," fights against the oppressive forces of the Viceregal government. But as his rebellion grows in scope and brutality, Hugh questions whether his ideals have made him any different from the tyrants he opposes.Narrated by a cast of eccentric characters—a harlequin, a pickpocket, a poet, and an idle artist—the story unfolds with humor, chaos, and a touch of surrealism. These unreliable storytellers recount Hugh's daring exploits, from his Robin Hood-like raids to his eventual philosophical reckoning, blending satire and mythology with moments of profound humanity.As Hugh's jo...

Seven keys for the play "Stalin-Hitler-Freud." 1. Historical Satire with a Dystopian Twist: The play is a satirical and dystopian take on historical figures—Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Sigmund Freud—interacting in 1913 Vienna. It casts an ironic lens on the formative years of two future dictators and a prominent psychoanalyst.2. Psychoanalytic Themes: A character of Sigmund Freud adds a layer of psychological analysis, addressing hidden human impulses, aggression, and sexuality. His dialogues delve into the destructive drives that eventually lead to catastrophic events, all within a farce setting.3. Chess as a Metaphor for Power and Death: The unique chess rule i...

At its heart, The Woodman is a parable of contrasts: life and death, sacred and profane, creation and destruction.
In this modern tale, the author conjures an archetype once familiar and alien—a figure on the cusp of myth and reality.
The story's unresolved tensions leave readers with lingering questions about guilt, redemption, and the nature of truth.
As the final echoes of the Woodman's footsteps fade, we ponder his fate and our place in the grand tapestry of existence. In the spirit of Georgia's literary tradition, The Woodman challenges us to see the extraordinary within the ordinary and to face the darkness within ourselves with courage.

To Meet Yourself(Foreword of editor)"I See Silence" by Mikho Mosulishvili is a poetic journey across the soul landscapes, memory, and imagination. Divided into three distinct parts, this collection weaves together lyrical expressions of nature, inner reflection, and characters brought to life through author's stories, novels, and plays. Part I: Poems written in English - Fourteen carefully crafted poems explore universal emotions and experiences through the lens of the English language, offering a unique rhythm and perspective that transcends ordinary borders.Part II: Poems from various notes - Forty-three poems drawn from the notes written by the author, capturing fleeting moments, qui...