Esteemed Readers & writers, -as most of us write something this or that way, – I suppose that each of us dreams or has dreamed to discover or to write a book that were unique, unbelievable, a bit absurd & extremely genius. Here is a perfect example of the kind: “Dictionary of the Khazars” by Milorad Pavic.
If you ask me about its structure, I would reply: it is a sort of a dictionary, an authentic interlinear text one might read as he desires. Moreover, there are a male & a female versions as reading is a very serious deal, according to Milorad’s point of view, & it depends on the gender very much. If you ask me about the plot: it looks like that the central topic is how Khazaria & its Khan were choosing the right religion for them. If you ask me what genre it belongs to, I would reply: it might be a novel as there is a tiny love thread knitting this particular narration. If you ask me what my impression is, I would say: it is a great literary miracle for those who is spiritual & a great literary disaster for those who are free of any religious ideology. In fact…read it & make your own judgement whether it is a treasure or rubbish to be burnt in a fireplace. 😉
Some Quotes: “One mustn’t speak about a half of the soul! In this case, we might keep one part in Paradise & the other part in Hell”. “I got used to my thoughts as if they were my garments. They have the same waist size & I contemplate them everywhere even at the crossroads. And the worst thing is that I see less & less crossroads because of them”. “The Creator appreciates your intentions but not your deeds”.
I wish you pleasant Pavic reading!😋😊
Maria KethuProfumo
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Excellent Maria. He also wrote Landscape Painted with Tea which you also discussed. It is too bad he is gone. I think he was very creative.
Thank you, my dear John. Milorad is unknown genius of our times. I have all his books & each one is particular. I reread him from time to time (since 2002 when I got acquainted with his books) & I discover more & more. Milorad Pavic’s writing is infinite…alike the Time itself. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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In brief, he was a great lad, you know! 😊😊😊
Yes, indeed. Almost nominated for the Nobel Prize for literature.
☺🥂 True, dear John! May be it is good that he has not been awarded…Real writers are not appreciated much nowadays. By the way, could you be nominated for the Nobel Prize or it excludes great Indie writers?
Hahaha. Maybe I can be nominated in some other life. Thank you for the kind comment, Dear Maria. 🤗😊
I disagree, dear John! What should you expect for so long? 🙂 🙂 🙂
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We must inform the Nobel Committee about you as soon as it is possible. They don’t know who they lose. 🍸🍸🍸