"I am a Phenomenon Quite Out of the Ordinary"

The diaries and notebooks of Daniil Kharms offer a rare glimpse into the life of a key figure in Russia's literary avant-garde during the tumultuous Post-Revolutionary era. These writings, recently published in Russian and now available to English readers, reveal Kharms's daily struggles and experiences, enriching the understanding of his absurdist works. For those familiar with his translated stories, these intimate reflections provide essential context about the challenges faced by an avant-garde writer in the early Soviet Union.