"Evening: Small Talk" is a philosophical treatise by the Austrian writer Ferdinand Hardekopf. In his book, the author reflects on the nature of time, loneliness, art and love. He explores the concept of trust, communicates with the flame of a candle as a symbol of life and death, draws interdisciplinary parallels between different structures. The book "Evening: Small Talk" fascinates with its depth of thoughts and extraordinary approach to traditional topics, revealing to the reader new facets of eternal questions.