I believe! Panteleev L.I.

The name of the remarkable writer Leonid Panteleev (1908-1987), the author of the novels “Republic of Shkki” and “Lenka Panteleev”, is familiar to many readers, especially the older people. This collection includes works that are not intended by the author for intravital publication. Autobiographical story "Believe!" It was written as a confession and confession of faith during the years of a militant, sometimes reaching the absurdity of godlessness. The author talks about what exactly he believes, what is dear to his soul and that in no case can be accepted in his heart. This is also a book of memories. Not only about himself, but also about those legendary people with whom the writer had to communicate closely. Thanks to this work, we learn that Samuel Marshak, and Daniil Harms, and Alexander Green, and Evgeny Schwartz, and Vera Panova in those years far from faith could also sincerely pronounce: “I believe!” The documentary story “Daughter of Jupiter” tells about the daughter of the last Petrograd military dictator General S. Khabalov.