THE MASTER AND MARGARITA-MIKHAIL BULGAKOV
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| it's a DEVIL GAME |
A true literary gem that seamlessly blends fantasy, political criticism, magic, and death, wrapped around a poignant love story. The novel took years to write, with Bulgakov laboring on it from 1928 until his death in 1940. Due to the oppressive political climate of the Soviet Union, it wasn’t published until 1967 in a censored version, with the complete text only appearing in 1973.
The story alternates between two main plotlines: one set in atheistic Soviet Russia, where the devil, Woland, and his entourage, including the demonic cat Behemoth, wreak havoc, and another recounting the trial of Jesus by Pontius Pilate. The presence of the devil brings death and violence like a plague, with disappearances and murders that go unquestioned due to their inexplicability.
Here are some lines that stand out for their brilliance and depth:
- "Dostoevsky's dead," said the citizeness. "I protest!" Behemoth exclaimed hotly. "Dostoevsky is immortal."
- "We speak different languages, as usual. But that does not change what we speak about. Well?"
These quotes highlight the novel's wit and philosophical depth, capturing the essence of its satire and dark humor.
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