Archive - Alexander Orlov

June 2025

I love death! I love death very much!

Jun 19 •

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Notes on Oblomov and Chevengur

Thoughts on two of my favourite novels

Jun 17 •

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April 2025

An Introduction to Aeschylus' Oresteia

Agamemnon: Lines 1 — 257

Apr 26 •

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Microfiction Mondays

Apr 21 •

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Literature is a joyful art

I’m not telling you to change your reading habits. Just try and see the joy in it.

Apr 19 •

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Does it predate on me?

Apr 12 •

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Teacher for a Year

I have told my students I was chased by a chupacabra in Mexico.

Apr 5 •

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March 2025

Pick up your phone

I watch Netflix for the sex scenes

Mar 29 •

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How were your holidays?

He says: “yes, yes. Fare: 1000 T per kilometre.” I do not know what the fuck that means.

Mar 22 •

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