Мастер и Маргарита / Собачье сердце by Mikhail Bulgakov

Set against the backdrop of Soviet Russia, this novel intertwines two parallel narratives: one follows the devil, disguised as a mysterious foreigner, who arrives in Moscow to wreak havoc and expose the hypocrisy of the society, while the other tells the poignant story of a devoted woman, Margarita, who makes a pact with the devil to save her beloved, a tormented writer. The narrative seamlessly blends elements of fantasy, romance, and political satire, exploring themes of love, power, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Meanwhile, a separate tale unfolds in the form of a novella about a scientist who conducts an experiment that transforms a stray dog into a human, offering a sharp critique of the socio-political climate of the time.

Published
1966
Nationality
Russian
Length
Medium
Pages
300-400
Original Language
Russian
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(5.0)
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