If you want to be beautiful. Encyclopedia of desires. Klyuyev E.

Evgeny Klyuyev is one of the most striking writers of modern Russian literature, a poet, philologist, laureate of prestigious literary awards, a cavalier of the Order of the Honorary Dodo, a recognized expert in the literature of the absurdity, the author of the new - and the most close to the original text of Lewis Carroll - the translation of “Alisa In the Wonderland, "

each of his new book is not only joyful, but also exciting: no one knows whether it will be poems or prose, a work of art or scientific work. “The Encyclopedia of Desires” (“if you want to be beautiful”) combines all the above! After all, the articles of this encyclopedia are verses written easily and masterly, and the explanations and notes to them will surprise and delight even the most serious and delight them with their scientificity and seriousness. And, as always, Klyuyev’s words and meanings flow into each other and become a language game, which readers of all ages are enjoyed with pleasure. And the reckless, incredibly funny illustrations of Polina Kalashnikova add encyclopedia even more absurdity.