<p>Valery Bryusov was a Russian poet, prose writer, dramatist, translator, critic and historian. He was one of the principal members of the Russian Symbolist movement.<br><br>The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by this remarkable author for your enjoyment:<br><br>- The Republic of the Southern Cross.<br>- The Marble Bust.<br>- For Herself or for Another.<br>- In the Mirror.<br>- Protection.<br>- The "Bemol" Shop of Stationery.<br>...