Abstract:
Unlike Dante’s Comedia—a journey beyond death—Mishka’s is a journey through life, delving into the sometimes harsh, sometimes amusing, sometimes just plain bizarre thoughts and emotions we face as we pass through this world… Mishka’s Comedia is an enthralling blend of real life experiences, mixed with a surrealistic sense of fantasy. At times, a warm and tender reflection of emotional or intellectual expression—at other times, an absurd uprising of humorous imagination. Zakharin offers his unique perspectives on life and love—and naughty things all about!—in his characteristic juxtaposition of dark philosophy and divine loopiness….