THE PROMISED LAND

What if ill-fortune is not merely a streak of bad luck, but a fundamental category of human existence? In this profound multi-genre collection, contemporary thinker and writer Valeriy Dashevskiy brings together exquisite literary prose and rigorous philosophical inquiry. The book opens with a triad of captivating, atmospheric stories — "The Sky" (Nebo), "Returned to Damascus" (Returned to Damascus), and "The City at Dawn" (Gorod na zare) — which masterfully blend postmodern aesthetics with deep existential layers. The collection culminates in the seminal essay "On Ill-Fortune" (O zloschastie). Here, the author delves deep into a neglected existential concept that standard postmodern philosophy has long overlooked. Moving beyond the binary opposition of happiness and unhappiness, Dashevskiy explores the ontology of fate, historically tracing its manifestations through the harrowing yet resilient destiny of the Jewish people. Blending cultural depth with the fine touch of literary prose, this elite work offers a paradigm-shifting meditation on suffering, historical trauma, and the hidden mechanics of human destiny. Perfect for readers of continental philosophy, existentialism, high literary fiction, and deep cultural studies.