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Set against the backdrop of the NEP period in the Soviet Union, this novella serves as a sharp critique of Bolshevism and the Communist revolution's attempts to reshape humanity. Initially banned, it gained traction through samizdat and was later officially published in 1987. Its adaptation into a successful TV movie in 1988 sparked widespread interest, making it a significant cultural touchstone in Russia. The work has inspired various adaptations, including films and stage productions, engaging audiences from diverse backgrounds.
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The Heart of a Dog, Richard Pipes, Michail Bulgakow
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- The Heart of a Dog
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Pipes, Michail Bulgakow
- Publisher
- Random House UK
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781860460838
- 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 serves as a sharp critique of Bolshevism and the Communist revolution's attempts to reshape humanity. Initially banned, it gained traction through samizdat and was later officially published in 1987. Its adaptation into a successful TV movie in 1988 sparked widespread interest, making it a significant cultural touchstone in Russia. The work has inspired various adaptations, including films and stage productions, engaging audiences from diverse backgrounds.