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White Guard, Mikhail Bulgakovs semi-autobiographical first novel, is the story of the Turbin family in Kiev in 1918. Alexei, Elena, and Nikolka Turbin have just lost their mothertheir father had died years beforeand find themselves plunged into the chaotic civil war that erupted in the Ukraine in the wake of the Russian Revolution. In the context of this familys personal loss and the social turmoil surrounding them, Bulgakov creates a brilliant picture of the existential crises brought about by the revolution and the loss of social, moral, and political certainties. He confronts the reader with the bewildering cruelty that ripped Russian life apart at the beginning of the last century as well as with the extraordinary ways in which the Turbins preserved their humanity.In this volume Marian Schwartz, a leading translator, offers the first complete and accurate translation of the definitive original text of Bulgakovs novel. She includes the famous dream sequence, omitted in previous translations, and beautifully solves the stylistic issues raised by Bulgakovs ornamental prose. Readers with an interest in Russian literature, culture, or history will welcome this superb translation of Bulgakovs important early work.This edition also contains an informative historical essay by Evgeny Dobrenko.

This is Bulgakov's semi-autobiographical story of a writer who fails to sell his novel and fails to commit suicide. When his play is taken up by the theatre, literary success beckons, but he has reckoned without the grotesquely inflated egos of the actors, directors and theatre managers.

A collection of 6 plays from Mikhail Bulgakov, considered by many to be among the foremost Russian playwrights of the first post-revolutionary generation. The plays featured in this collection include "The White Guard", based on his expereinces as a White defending Kiev against the Bolsheviks.

The Master and Margarita is a captivating novel penned by the renowned author, Mikhail Bulgakov. This literary masterpiece, first published by Everyman in 1992, continues to grip readers with its intriguing narrative. The novel delves into the genre of magical realism, offering a unique blend of fantasy and reality that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The Master and Margarita is not just a book; it's an exploration of human nature and societal norms, presented through the lens of Bulgakov's brilliant storytelling. The book's publication by Everyman has ensured its widespread availability and enduring popularity. If you're a fan of thought-provoking literature, The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a must-read.