Andrei Sinyavsky Quotes

Russia, Writer
October 8, 1925 – February, 25, 1997.

Andrei Donatovich Sinyavsky was a Russian writer, dissident, political prisoner, emigrant, Professor of Sorbonne University, magazine founder and publisher. He frequently wrote under the pseudonym Абрам Терц (Abram Tertz).

Also known as Literary Critic, Science Fiction Writer

What is the most precious, the most exciting smell awaiting you in the house when you return to it after a dozen years or so? The smell of roses, you think? No, mouldering books.

Andrei Sinyavsky
- House
- Books
- Return
Look, I'm smiling at you, I'm smiling in you, I'm smiling through you. How can I be dead if I breathe in every quiver of your hand?

Andrei Sinyavsky
- Hand
- Breathe
- Smiling