"Humoreski (Second part) Against the flow. - Fire extinguishers. - Evening walks. - Old clerk." - this is a collection of four stories by the Austrian writer Ernst Eckstein. In these works, the author skillfully combines the sharpness of social criticism with elements of humor, which makes them vivid and memorable. Each story inspires thoughts and laughter, opening new perspectives and realities to the reader. , unique to the artist's words. It is in this book that it is about the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, about the saving power of friendship and how ironic circumstances affect the lives of the characters. , conveyed through the ease of the genre."