I have allowed myself to use the title of the news by Honoré de Balzac to head my article on the Romanian Jew Max Blecher (1909-1938) because, as I read him –admired–, I was overcome by the impression of finding myself before a masterpiece by an author –I need to admit– of whom, until recently, I had not. How do you explain Mr. Sam Abrams In the prologue, this one from 1936 is the first title of a trilogy that they completed Scarred hearts (1937) and Enlightened Falls. Sanatorium Diary, a work that the author finished before his death, but which was not published until 1971. Literature lovers should not miss this gem!