The new book combines a variety of genres: philosophical parable, counterpoint fantasy, psychological sketch, essay, classical portrait, everyday sketch, humorous sketch, mythological interpretation, art commentary, book review, philological analysis, autobiographical story, scholastic treatise, religious debate and a philosophy that completes everything and is complete in itself. Stylistically, they are all united by the desire of the theme-thought to unwind and “soar” in one breath. One can only hope that the bizarre multi-genre family will, with the usual goodwill, accept a supportive and inquisitive reader into its hospitable circle.