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Set against the backdrop of the NEP period in the Soviet Union, this novella offers a sharp satire of Bolshevism and critiques the Communist revolution's attempts to reshape humanity. Initially banned, it circulated underground until its official release in 1987, leading to a successful TV adaptation that further popularized the text. Over time, it has evolved into a significant cultural touchstone in Russia, inspiring diverse adaptations and discussions among a wide audience, from students to political figures.
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Heart of a Dog, Michail Bulgakow
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Heart of a Dog
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michail Bulgakow
- Publisher
- IndoEuropeanPublishing.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 122
- ISBN13
- 9781644394694
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Nature, Fantasy, Animals, Science Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, Politics, Fun, Gifts for men, Russia, Adapted for Film, Dogs, Novellas, Social Critique, Russian Literature, Psychological novels, Satire, Bilingual Edition, Communism, Soviet Union, Transformation, Surrealism, Experiments (Science), Fantastic, Moscow, Stories About Dogs, Humorous Sci-Fi, Man and Dog, Grotesque, Allegory, Transplantation
- First published
- 1925
- Original title
- Собачье сердце (Sobačje sjerdce)
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the NEP period in the Soviet Union, this novella offers a sharp satire of Bolshevism and critiques the Communist revolution's attempts to reshape humanity. Initially banned, it circulated underground until its official release in 1987, leading to a successful TV adaptation that further popularized the text. Over time, it has evolved into a significant cultural touchstone in Russia, inspiring diverse adaptations and discussions among a wide audience, from students to political figures.