the master and margarita
first american edition, 1967.
mikhail bulgakov blends dark satire, philosophical depth, and a profound exploration of good and evil. written between 1928 and 1940 in stalinist russia, this novel presents bulgakov's critique of both totalitarianism and the human condition.
the devil himself, disguised as the enigmatic woland, comes to moscow with his strange entourage causing chaos and existential upheaval. his arrival sets in motion a series of bizarre and unsettling events, including the tragic death of a literary editor and numerous mysterious disappearances. but woland is not merely a force of evil...
equally complicated are the master, a tormented writer whose novel about jesus is banned, and his lover margarita, who is willing to make a pact with the devil to reunite with him. the master and margarita’s fates intertwine with that of the devil’s retinue in quest for redemption and peace.
translated from the russian by michael glenny.
new york: harper and row. 394 pages. 8.5x5.65." hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: mild bumping to spine, gentle toning to edges. near fine. jacket condition: stain to front-panel, gentle bumping to edges and spine, stain to spine, unclipped($5.95). very good++. Item #1154
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