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The Master and Margarita

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The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov weaves a tale of sinister happenings in 1930s Moscow when the Devil visits the city. It intertwines the darkly satirical with the supernatural, following the diabolical antics of Woland and his entourage. Meanwhile, a tragic romance unfolds between the Master, a tormented writer, and Margarita, his devoted lover, showcasing themes of good versus evil and the power of love.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by a blend of satirical humour, philosophical depth, and supernatural elements set against a vivid depiction of Soviet-era Moscow. This novel intertwines a love story with a devilish figure visiting the city, offering an intriguing exploration of good, evil, and the power of art and truth.

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The Master and Margarita

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY WILL SELFThe devil makes a personal appearance in Moscow accompanied by various demons, including a naked girl and a huge black cat. When he leaves, the asylums are full and the forces of law and order in disarray. Only the Master, a man devoted to truth, and Margarita, the woman he loves, can resist the devil's onslaught.

A masterpiece - a classic of twentieth-century fiction - New York Times

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A masterpiece - a classic of twentieth-century fiction - New York Times

In Bulgakov's allegorical masterpiece of Stalin's regime, the devil is making a personal appearance in Moscow. He is accompanied by various demons, including a naked girl and a huge black cat. When he leaves, the asylums are full, and the forces of law and order are in disarray. Only the Master, a writer and a man devoted to truth, and Margarita, the woman he loves, can resist the devil's onslaught.

Stunning, superb...Bulgakov is one of the greatest Russian writers, perhaps the greatest - Independent

A masterpiece - a classic of twentieth-century fiction - New York Times

Translated by Michael Glenny, introduced by Will Self

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The Master and Margarita is praised for its brilliant blend of slapstick and profound exploration of fantasy and longing, with a captivating narrative that has earned it the label of being absolutely absorbing. Bulgakov is lauded as a superb author, regarded by some as one of the greatest Russian writers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099540946

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Michael Glenny
  • Introduction by Will Self
  • Introduction by Will Self

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Mikhail Bulgakov (1891 - 1940) was born and educated in Kiev where he graduated as a doctor in 1916. He rapidly abandoned medicine to write some of the greatest Russian literature of this century. After a lifetime at odds with the stultifying Soviet regime, he died impoverished and blind in 1940, shortly after completing his masterpiece, The Master and Margarita. None of his major fiction was published during his lifetime.

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