The Master and Margarita
Mikhail Bulgakov
A masterpiece that defies comparison, The Master and Margarita is a crowning achievement that skillfully weaves together magical and realistic elements, ethical concerns, and grotesque situations. Set during Stalin's reign, this devastating satire of Soviet life is divided into two distinct parts, each filled with fascinating characters and historical, imaginary, frightful, and wonderful events. This complete and unabridged translation is a must-read for anyone seeking artistic and spiritual freedom.
Recommendations
2010-02-17T19:02:41.000Z
Just left the Spasso House. So beautiful. The ball in one of my favorite books, The Master and Margarita, is based around a ball there! – source2020-12-14T14:00:30.000Z
The Master and the Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. A book from my great books list: – sourceThe devil shows up in Stalinist Russia, and gives everybody what they want, and everything goes haywire. – source
2018-08-20T02:20:24.000Z
With two weeks left until labor day, a few book recommendations (and my reviews).
1. If you haven't yet read The Master and Margarita you really need to. Immediately. – source2022-09-06T22:47:59.000Z
@AlanLevinovitz this is my favorite fiction book. it's incredible writing. the opening is excellent.
i also really like Faust. – source2020-12-14T17:47:02.000Z
Fun fact about this great book: Mick Jagger’s girlfriend gifted it to him in 1968 and it inspired him to write the song “Sympathy for the Devil,” whose lyrics suggest that the Communist Revolution in the USSR was the work of the devil – source