Diaboliad by Mikhail Bulgakov
A Satirical Novella
In this satirical novella, the protagonist, a lowly bureaucrat, finds himself ensnared in a surreal and nightmarish world of Soviet bureaucracy. As he navigates through a series of absurd and Kafkaesque encounters, he becomes entangled in a web of mistaken identities and bureaucratic chaos, leading to a profound existential crisis. The narrative cleverly critiques the dehumanizing effects of an oppressive system, blending dark humor with a sharp commentary on the absurdities of life under a totalitarian regime.
- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Russian
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