Bulgakov, Mikhail
A Dead Man's Memoir: A Theatrical Novel (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140455144
- author:
- Bulgakov, Mikhail
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Dead Man's Memoir: A Theatrical Novel by Mikhail Bulgakov A semi-autobiographical tale of a writer's struggles with success and identity, A Dead Man's Memoir is a darkly comedic exploration of the Russian Revolution and Soviet society. The story follows a writer who fails to sell his novel, only to find himself at the center of a theatrical production that brings him unexpected literary success. As the writer navigates the inflated egos of the actors, directors, and theater managers, he must confront the absurdities of his own creative ambitions. With its unique blend of satire and semi-autobiographical elements, A Dead Man's Memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of twentieth-century Russia's most prominent novelists. Published in Penguin Classics, this new translation brings Bulgakov's witty and insightful prose to a new generation of readers.
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