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This unique print edition showcases the remarkable talent of the celebrated author of "We," providing a rare insight into his lesser-known works. It includes stories from the stark realism of rural Russia in "Provincial Life" and the vibrant depiction of an artillery unit in "At the End of the Earth," to narratives like "The Cave" and "Mamai" that reveal the harsh realities endured in Petrograd during the civil war. The collection also features "X," a lighthearted yet slightly absurd piece of metafiction, and concludes with the somber tones of the final story, "Flood." Expertly translated by Galya and Hugh Aplin, these stories have been largely inaccessible to English audiences until now. They not only provide valuable context for Zamyatin's acclaimed novel but also illuminate the cultural and societal aspects of Russian life at the time. Importantly, they stand on their own as works of significant literary merit.