Russia's literary world is shaken when a mysterious gentleman, a professor of black magic, arrives in Moscow with a bizarre retinue. It soon becomes clear that he is the Devil himself, whose mission entangles with the fate of the Master and his lover, Margarita.
Both a satirical romp and an analysis of good and evil, innocence and guilt, The Master and Margarita is the crowning achievement of one of the greatest Russian writers of the twentieth century.
Contains an extensive critical apparatus, extra reading material, including photographs and notes.
The book is part of the Alma Classics Evergreens series by Alma Books.
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a literary masterpiece that blends satire, fantasy, romance, and philosophy. Written during the Soviet era but published posthumously, it is one of the most influential novels of the 20th century, exploring themes of good and evil, love and sacrifice, truth and illusion.
The novel intertwines two main storylines: the arrival of the mysterious Woland (the Devil) and his retinue in Moscow, and the timeless story of Pontius Pilate and Yeshua Ha-Notsri (Jesus). Through sharp satire of Soviet society and profound spiritual allegory, Bulgakov creates a narrative that challenges notions of morality, power, and freedom.
At its heart is the love story between the Master, a persecuted writer, and Margarita, a woman of passion and courage who makes a pact with the Devil to save her beloved. Their tale becomes a powerful meditation on art, faith, loyalty, and redemption.
With its rich symbolism, multi-layered structure, and extraordinary imagination, The Master and Margarita has inspired countless writers, filmmakers, and artists. It stands as a cornerstone of world literature, a book that continues to captivate readers with its mystery, beauty, and timeless questions about the human condition.
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Автор:Mikhail Bulgakov
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Издателство:Alma Books
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ISBN:9781847497826
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Година:2018
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Страници:448
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично