Kjell Askildsen (1929), a famous Norwegian writer, is called by critics “the literary calling card of Norway.” This book is the first serious acquaintance of the Russian reader with Askildsen’s work. The collection includes the novel and the best stories of the writer of different years. Translation from Norwegian by O. Drobot CONTENTS: The last notes of Thomas F., made by him for humanity Now I will always accompany you home Everything is good as long as it is good The funeral Top of the summer Indian summer Date The rose blossomed The night of Mardon Ingrid Langbakke Karl Lange Sudden saving thought We are not like that Optimistic funeral of Johannes Pin in the old cherry tree Joker Endless desert landscape Dogs in Thessaloniki Elizabeth My sister's face Surroundings. RomanO. Drobot. I sympathize with you, misanthrope Askildsen