Description
Ingeniously intertwining narratives, from remorse-ridden Pontius Pilate to a persecuted writer in Stalinist Moscow, Bulgakov's sparkling critique of totalitarianism is a powerful meditation on love, evil, freedom and the greatest magician of all - literature.
A masterpiece - a classic of twentieth-century fiction' New York Times.
Bulgakov paints a powerful picture of Stalin's regime in this allegorical classic.
The 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 are in disarray. Only the Master, a man devoted to truth, and Margarita, the woman he loves, can resist the devil's onslaught.
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Book Details
Format: |
Paperback |
Number of Pages: |
384 |
ISBN: |
9781784871932 |
Published: |
5 Jan 2017 |
Dimensions: |
156 x 215 x 29 (mm) |
Language: |
English |
