Mikhail Bulgakov , Translated by Roger Cockrell
Black Snow (Alma Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847493538
- author:
- Mikhail Bulgakov , Translated by Roger Cockrell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 1.9 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Black Snow: A Theatrical Novel by Mikhail Bulgakov In this darkly comedic novel, Sergei Maxudov's life takes an unexpected turn when his book is suddenly accepted for stage adaptation. As he navigates Moscow's theatrical world, he finds himself in a cut-throat environment where politics, censorship, and egomania reign supreme. Bulgakov's biting satire shines through in this unpublished work, which draws on his own experiences as a playwright with the Moscow Arts Theatre. With razor-sharp observation and humor, Bulgakov exposes the absurdities of life under Soviet rule. With its unique blend of satire and dark comedy, Black Snow offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 20th-century Russian theatre.