It is with great pleasure and emotion to present this captivating book, about real events from Europe, around 1920, written with love by Sophia Dediu. This book is based on Sophia's discussions with Ana, and it is dedicated to our beloved Ana. There is no doubt that this unique book, with so vivid descriptions, which reminds us of Mark Twain and Victor Hugo, will have a visible place in the English literary universe, on both sides of the Atlantic.

After the impressive success of the first three books of poetry "I am an eternal child of spring," "Life's Enigma" and "Everyone wants to be HAPPY," it is a great pleasure to present this fascinating fourth book of poetry, written by the well-regarded poet Adolf P. Shvedchikov. This book is based on Dr. Shvedchikov's collection of poems, and on their translations in two languages. The book is divided in four chapters, and each poem in English is followed by its Russian and Italian version. I want to thank my wife Sophia for her continuous efforts in coordinating the editing of this book. This fourth incomparable poetry book, with very imaginative and Longfellowian poems from cover to cover, will have, together with the first three books, a visible place in the English, Italian and Russian literary universe.

After many notable accomplishments of the first fife books of poetry "I am an eternal child of spring," "Life's Enigma," "Everyone wants to be HAPPY," "My Life, My Love," and "I am the gardener of love," it is a great pleasure to introduce this attractive sixth book of poetry, written by the appreciated poet Adolf P. Shvedchikov. This book is based on Dr. Shvedchikov's collection of poems, and on their translations in Russian. The book is divided in five chapters, and each poem in English is followed by its Russian version. This sixth consummate poetry book, with very enthused and Leopardian poems on every page, will have, together with the first fife books, a distinct place in the English and Russian literary landscape.

Following the exciting accomplishments of the first four books of poetry "I am an eternal child of spring," "Life's Enigma," "Everyone wants to be HAPPY," and "My Life, My Love," it is so enjoyable to bring together this mesmerizing fifth book of poetry, written by the admired poet Adolf P. Shvedchikov. This book is based on Dr. Shvedchikov's collection of poems, and on their translations in Russian. The book is divided in four chapters, and each poem in English is followed by its Russian version. This fifth unparalleled poetry book, with very inspired and Pushkinian poems from cover to cover, will have, together with the first four books, a discernible place in the English and Russian literary cosmos.

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