241 results for 'Mikhail Bulgakov'

Mikhail Bulgakov's life was marked by secrecy and censorship, yet his works continue to appeal to readers worldwide. This biography, written by J. A. E. Curtis, offers a fresh account of Bulgakov's...

A Reader's Companion to Mikhail Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita by J. A. E. Curtis provides a comprehensive guide to this complex and enigmatic novel. This companion offers a biographical...

Eternal Refuge for voice and piano trio is a setting of Mikhail Bulgakov's prose from his novel "The Master and Margarita". The piece was completed in 2002, with the composer revising it several...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov In this imaginative and satirical novel, Mikhail Bulgakov brings together two seemingly disparate worlds: 1930s Moscow and first-century Jerusalem. The...

A brilliant novel of love, betrayal and censorship, set against the backdrop of 1930s Russia. Mikhail Bulgakov's enviable literary career is on the brink of being dismantled as his friend and mentor...

Mikhail Tal, the 'magician from Riga, ' was the greatest attacking World Champion of them all, and his autobiography chronicles his extraordinary career with charm and humor. This enchanting book is...

Bulgakov's masterpiece of magical realism, The Master and Margarita, is a powerful satire of Soviet life. Written in secret during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, this novel became an overnight...

Mikhail Tal: The Street-Fighting Years by Alexander Koblenz is an in-depth look at the early years of chess legend Mikhail Tal. First published in 1963, this book follows Tal's career from promising...

The Magic of Mikhail TalGrandmaster Joe Gallagher examines the most accomplished period of Mikhail Tal's chess career, from 1975 to 1992. During this time, despite periods of ill-health, Tal...

Mikhail Gorbachev's memoirs offer a unique insight into one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. As the man who changed everything, Gorbachev shares his personal story and reveals the...

The Master and Margarita is a masterpiece of allegorical fiction that explores the darker side of Soviet society. When the devil makes a personal appearance in Moscow, the consequences are chaotic...

Mikhail Bakhtin: Creation of a Prosaics explores the complex and dynamic nature of creativity and unity. A thinker whose intellectual development spanned over sixty years, Bakhtin grappled with the...

Wings by Mikhail Kuzmin is a groundbreaking debut novel that sparked controversy upon its release in 1906. Written during a time of great social change, this pioneering work tackles themes of love...

Mikhail Bakhtin's foundational ideas have had a profound impact on Western thought. This book provides a candid assessment of his place in Russian and Western culture, shedding light on what may be...

A condensed guide to general anesthesia and perioperative medicine is now available. Morgan and Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology Handbook has been streamlined to provide essential information for...

Discover the art of attacking chess with Mikhail Tal, the legendary World Champion known for his aggressive and sacrificial style.Tal's all-out approach to the game took him to the top, but his reign...

Mikhail Tal's Best Games 2 - the World Champion explores the golden years of his career from 1960 to 1971. This period saw him become the youngest ever World Champion in 1960, and despite losing his...

Mikhail Bakhtin was one of the twentieth century's most influential literary theorists. This accessible introduction to his thought explores key concepts such as authorship and subjecthood, language,...

The Cambridge Introduction to Mikhail Bakhtin provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the Russian philosopher's influential ideas. Ken Hirschkop draws on the latest scholarly editions...

The Collapse of the Soviet Union: A History of the USSR Under Mikhail Gorbachev In 1985, at just 54 years old, Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Soviet Union, marking a significant...

What if you could ask some of the world's most brilliant minds about life's biggest mysteries? This unique collection brings together answers from 18 Nobel Prize winners, covering topics like love,...

A Moscow professor's attempt to create a new form of life ends in chaos when he transplants human organs into a stray dog. The result is a distinctly human animal that wreaks havoc on the professor's...

The Lamb of God by Sergius Bulgakov This comprehensive study explores the doctrine of divine humanity, examining the role of the Divine Sophia, the foundations of the Incarnation, and the nature of...

This book uses a system developed by FIDE master Bill Jordan for coaching to help you improve your chess skills. It features games from World Championships with brief annotations for each move,...

Malachi Martin's groundbreaking book reveals the untold story behind the Vatican's role in shaping global power and politics. A former Vatican insider and intelligence expert, Martin presents a...

The White Guard: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov Set against the backdrop of Ukraine's turbulent winter of 1918-19, this novel tells the story of a Russian-speaking family struggling to survive...

Diaboliad and Other Stories: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov is a collection of satirical short stories that explore the absurdities of Soviet bureaucracy. In this early tale, an office clerk's...

Notes on a Cuff and Other Stories by Mikhail Bulgakov is a collection of journalistic sketches that explore the challenges of pursuing a literary career amidst chaos and uncertainty. Written between...

A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov This 19th-century Russian novel tells the story of Pechorin, a disillusioned young officer who embarks on a series of adventures in the Caucasus. His...

Mikhail Bulgakov's Six Plays offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the Soviet Union's finest playwrights. This collection brings together his major dramatic achievements, including...

This beginner's guide to selling on online marketplace FBA offers a step-by-step system for making money via the online marketplace FBA program. You'll discover how to choose a plan of attack, select...

Mikhail Bulgakov's Heart of a Dog is a masterpiece of magical realism, a genre that has captivated readers for decades. Written in 1925, this novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition,...

The Master and Margarita (Eye Classics) by Mikhail Bulgakov is a captivating graphic novel that explores the nature of good and evil in 20th-century Soviet life. A mysterious figure, accompanied by a...

The White Guard by Mikhail Bulgakov A powerful and poignant portrayal of life in Kyiv during the tumultuous years of 1918. Drawing heavily from Bulgakov's own experiences as a young doctor, this...

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...

A Country Doctor's Notebook by Mikhail Bulgakov is a candid and imaginative portrayal of life as a young doctor in rural Russia on the eve of Revolution. In 1916-17, Dr Bulgakov was thrust into the...

Discover a sustainable solution to take back control of your bedtime and your sleep. Kate Mikhail's approach to sleep, developed after decades of struggling with insomnia, is based on accessible...

A Dog's Heart: An Appalling Story by Mikhail Bulgakov is a thought-provoking tale of friendship and the consequences of playing God. A Moscow doctor forms an unlikely bond with a stray dog, leading...

Moscow, 1938. A city where humour is a luxury and freedom is a distant memory. In this treacherous landscape, Mikhail Bulgakov finds himself at the centre of a sinister plot.He's offered a commission...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a surreal and subversive masterpiece of 20th-century fiction. In this long-suppressed account of strange happenings in Moscow during the 1930s,...

The Diaries and Selected Letters of Mikhail Bulgakov offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of 20th-century literature's most fascinating figures. A constant struggle against state censorship...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a brilliant and blackly comic novel about a man devoted to truth and the woman he loves. When a mysterious figure arrives in Moscow with various...

Black Snow by Mikhail Bulgakov is a brilliant satire that explores the world of theatre and the creative process. When Maxudov's attempt to take his own life fails, he finds himself drawn into a...

Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece is a scathing satire of Soviet life, weaving a tale of artistic freedom and the supernatural. Written in secret during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, The Master...

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...

A Young Doctor's Notebook: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov This collection of short stories offers a unique glimpse into the turbulent world of a young doctor on the eve of the Russian Revolution...

This collection brings together some of the most significant voices in twentieth-century Russian literature. It features stories by Chekhov, Gorky, Bunin, Zamyatin, Babel, Nabokov, Solzhenitsyn, and...

Morphine by Mikhail Bulgakov is a haunting and powerful exploration of addiction. When Dr. Polyakov's self-inflicted gunshot wound brings him to his colleague's practice, he leaves behind a journal...

The Fatal Eggs by Mikhail Bulgakov In this thought-provoking novel, a brilliant and eccentric zoologist discovers an extraordinary ray that drastically increases the size and reproductive rate of...

A Dog's Heart by Mikhail Bulgakov is a satirical tale that reworks the Frankenstein myth in a unique and entertaining way. In this story, a stray dog undergoes medical experiments to receive human...

A Dog's Heart by Mikhail Bulgakov is a satirical tale that reimagines the "Frankenstein" parable in a surreal and often humorous way. A stray dog, left for dead after being scalded, is taken in by a...

The Burning Bush: Orthodox Veneration of the Mother of God by Sergius Bulgakov This book is the first component in Bulgakov's minor theological trilogy, exploring the personal sinlessness of Mary and...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a literary phenomenon that has captivated readers worldwide. First published to great acclaim, this novel has been translated into over twenty...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a novel that defies genre boundaries with its unique blend of supernatural elements, satirical dark comedy, and Christian philosophy. Set against the...

The Anthropocosmic Vision For a New Dialogic Civilization by Robert F. Thompson At a critical moment in Western civilization's self-understanding, this book offers a reflection on humanity's nature...

The Fatal Eggs: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov In 1928, a breakthrough discovery in zoology sets off a chain reaction of events that exposes the darker side of power and knowledge. A new light...

The Spiritual Diary by Sergius Bulgakov offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of a prolific 20th-century Orthodox theologian. This volume, first published in English, presents Bulgakov's...

Sophia, the Wisdom of God: An Outline of Sophiology by Sergei Bulgakov In this groundbreaking theological work, Bulgakov explores the concept of Sophia, the divine feminine principle, and its...

The Sophiology of Death: Essays on Eschatology By Sergius Bulgakov Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2021 In these thought-provoking essays, Russian Orthodox theologian Sergius Bulgakov explores the...

The Cambridge Companion to Twentieth-Century Russian Literature provides a comprehensive overview of Russian literary and cultural development during a period of profound transformation. This...

The Khazars: A Judeo-Turkish Empire on the Steppes, 7th-11th Centuries AD This fully illustrated book explores the armies, organization, armor, weapons, and fortifications of the Khazars, a Turkic...

Jacob's Ladder On AngelsThis philosophical exploration by Sergius Bulgakov delves into the doctrine of angels and their significance for contemporary humanity. Through reflections on love, death,...

Icons and the Name of God by Sergius Bulgakov In Orthodox theology, icons and the name of God are seen as means to convey divine energies. This translation of two essays explores the theology behind...

Exploring the joyous mysteries of the church year, this distinctive book offers spiritual orations and edifying discourses rooted in the Orthodox tradition. Sergius Bulgakov takes readers through the...

The Diaboliad is a collection of five satirical and imaginative stories that caused a stir upon its initial publication in 1925. Bulgakov's writing displays a breathtaking range, moving seamlessly...

The Friend of the Bridegroom: On the Orthodox Veneration of the ForerunnerThis book offers a unique exploration of John the Baptist, commonly referred to in Orthodoxy as the "Forerunner of the Lord"...

The White Guard brings to life the tumultuous era of Ukraine's struggle for independence in the early 20th century. As Russia withdraws from World War I, a puppet government is established in...

The Iraqi Nights by Dunya Mikhail is a powerful collection of poetry that explores the complexities of war and survival. Taking inspiration from The One Thousand and One Nights, Mikhail personifies...

The Bride of the Lamb by Sergius Bulgakov is widely regarded as one of the greatest works ever produced in the modern Orthodox church. This book presents a fresh approach to Christian doctrine,...

The Ottoman Sultan Who Shaped the Modern World Alan Mikhail's groundbreaking account of the life and world of Sultan Selim I offers a fresh perspective on global history. By redefining key events...

A mysterious stranger appears in a Moscow park, bringing with him a magic show that astonishes the locals. But what is the true purpose of this enigmatic performance, and how does it relate to the...

A soaring and dazzling novel, The Master and Margarita is an audacious revision of two timeless stories. Set against the backdrop of Soviet life in the 1930s, this masterpiece weaves together humor,...

The Master and Margarita, a masterpiece of satire and fantasy, celebrates its 50th anniversary in a newly revised edition. Written during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, this fantastical tale...

The Chess Alchemist by Mikhail TalThis unique collection brings together 80 of Mikhail Tal's most fascinating games, annotated by the chess legend himself. Many of these games have been translated...

Andrew Louth explores the lives and ideas of influential Orthodox thinkers from the 19th century to the present day. Starting with the impact of the Philokalia in Russia, he follows the development...

Maidenhair by Mikhail Shishkin is a powerful exploration of truth and fiction, time and memory. In this moving novel, the boundaries between reality and storytelling are constantly blurred as a group...

The World Chess Championship has witnessed many epic battles, engaging not only chess enthusiasts but also the general public. On the chessboard, the world champions are supreme intellectual...

Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan In this 17th installment of the Carpathian series, Prince Mikhail Dubrinsky faces a desperate threat to his people's survival. A sinister plot to exterminate all...

A Hero of Our Time is a novel by Mikhail Lermontov, written in 1839 and revised in 1841. It is a quintessential example of the superfluous man novel, featuring a compelling Byronic hero and...

Mikhail Bakhtin's central concepts and terms are explored in this comprehensive introduction to his ideas. Sue Vice provides clear explanations of key concepts such as carnival, the grotesque body,...

In Her Feminine Sign by Dunyā Mīkhāʼīl is a luminous collection of poems that explores the intersection of identity, culture, and belonging. At its heart lies the Arabic suffix taamarbuta, 'the tied...

A New York Times Best Book of the Year 2024. Mikhail Zygar's definitive account of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In this authoritative and timely work, Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar reveals his...

The Beekeeper of Sinjar by Dunya Mikhail is a powerful and moving work of literary nonfiction that tells the stories of women who have managed to escape the clutches of ISIS. Since 2014, these women...

This introduction to Russian literature provides a comprehensive overview of the country's rich literary tradition. Caryl Emerson explores recurring themes and fascinations across several centuries,...

Tablets: Secrets of the Clay is a unique poetry collection that brings to life the world's first symbols - Sumerian glyphs carved onto clay tablets. Dunya Mikhail transforms these ancient markings...

A visceral and perceptive study of life under autocracy, My Egypt Archive is an unflinching examination of the politics of historical authority. Historian Alan Mikhail recounts his experiences...

War and Punishment: The Story of Russian Oppression and Ukrainian Resistance by Mikhail Zygar Mikhail Zygar's latest work sheds light on the complex history behind Russia's involvement in Ukraine,...

Sofia's hope for freedom and reunion with her childhood love Vasily keeps her going in the harsh Siberian labor camp. After a perilous escape, she endures months of hardship before finding refuge...

The Clay Machine-Gun by Viktor Pelevin is an intellectually dazzling and hilarious fantasy that explores identity and Russian history. This spectacular elaboration of Buddhist philosophy confirms...

A grandiose literary thriller set against the backdrop of Carnival 2012 in Maribor, Slovenia. Dramatist Adam Bely and journalist Rosa Portero embark on a secret mission to uncover the sinister forces...

Philosophy Unchained: Developments in Post-Soviet Philosophical Thought explores the evolution of philosophical thought in Eastern Europe since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As the former...

Fact and fiction collide in Will Adams' latest thriller. Twenty years after his disappearance, French archaeologist Roland Petitier makes a shocking reappearance at a major conference, promising to...

Dietitian Sandra Mikhail's no-nonsense guide to bowel health is based on her professional and personal experience. This frank and sometimes humorous book explores the complex nature of the human gut,...

Alan Mikhail's My Egypt Archive offers a unique perspective on the everyday authoritarianism that led to the Arab Spring in Egypt. This visceral and perceptive study provides an unflinching...

Russian Stories brings together two centuries of short fiction from twenty-five major Russian writers. This beautifully presented collection includes works by Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy,...

Severn's heart beats for one thing: vengeance. His life is a web of lies, and his act is perfect. But when his enemy - a guardian angel named Mikhail - sits beside him, Severn begins to question...

The Russia Conundrum: How the West Fell for Putin's Power Gambit - and how to Fix it by Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Martin Sixsmith Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once one of Russia's richest men, has seen...

This anthology brings together key writings by Mikhail Bakhtin and those attributed to Nikolai Medvedev and Katerina Voloshinov. It provides a comprehensive overview of their ideas, making it an...

Bad Red Blue: Poetry & Other Compulsory Unpaid Labors is the fourth collection of poetry from Mikhail Mavrotheris. A vibrant and experimental work, it features colorful imagery and innovative...

A collection of essays by cultural critic Joan Acocella, exploring the lives and works of influential artists and two saints. Thirty-one essays cover a range of subjects, from Primo Levi's memoir...