Sologub, Feodor: The Created Legend, v1 30 Jul 2008
The Created Legend is a richly metaphysical novel, against the background of the events in Russia of 1905.
Yakov Poltinin had for some time entertained the secret ambition of accomplishing something on a grand scale, something that would cause a lot of talk. It is true the murder of the Chief of Police created a deep impression. Still, it was hardly as important as the affair he had in mind. To steal and destroy the miracle-working icon--that would be something to crow about! Poltinin said....
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