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The Master And Margarita

By Mikhail Bulgakov
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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The Master and Margarita is a whimsical and satirical novel where the Devil visits Soviet Moscow, causing chaos and exposing the hypocrisy of its society. Interwoven with this chaotic narrative is a poignant love story between the mysterious Master and his muse, Margarita, as well as an imaginative reimagining of the trial of Jesus in ancient Jerusalem. It's a complex tale blending fantasy, romance, and political critique.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of satire, romance, and the supernatural, all set in Soviet-era Moscow. With its interwoven narratives, it offers a compelling exploration of good and evil, freedom, and the power of love and art, making it both thought-provoking and endlessly entertaining.

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The Master And Margarita

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Mikhail Bulgakov's devilish salute to artistic freedom, now in a beautiful clothbound edition.

Written in secret during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, The Master and Margarita became an overnight literary phenomenon when it was finally published, signalling artistic freedom for Russians everywhere. Bulgakov's carnivalesque satire of Soviet life describes how the Devil, trailing fire and chaos in his wake, weaves himself out of the shadows and into Moscow one spring afternoon. Brimming with magic and incident, it is full of imaginary, historical, terrifying and wonderful characters, from witches, poets and biblical tyrants to the beautiful, courageous Margarita, who will do anything to save the imprisoned writer she loves.

Translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, with an Introduction by Richard Pevear.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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The Master and Margarita is celebrated for its intricate narrative that intertwines a love story with a satirical critique of Soviet society. Critics often highlight its imaginative blend of fantasy and reality, as well as its exploration of themes like good and evil. The novel's rich symbolism and memorable characters have captivated readers and made it a beloved classic in 20th-century literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241552674

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 553g

Pages: 432

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Featured Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Mikhail Bulgakov New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

About the Author

Mikhail Bulgakov was born in Kiev in May 1891. His sympathetic portrayal of White characters in his stories, in the plays The Days of the Turbins (The White Guard), which enjoyed great success at the Moscow Arts Theatre in 1926, and Flight (1927), and his satirical treatment of the officials of the New Economic Plan, led to growing criticism, which became violent after the play The Purple Island. He also wrote a brilliant biography of his literary hero, Jean-Baptiste Moli re, but The Master and Margarita is generally considered his masterpiece. Fame, at home and abroad, was not to come until a quarter of a century after his death at Moscow in 1940.

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