The Master and Margarita
The Master and Margarita
Mikhail Bulgakov
Jordan Peterson
I read [this book] four times, and it's still unbelievably deep. - Jordan Peterson
Jack Edwards
Bizarre, but quite wonderful. - Jack Edwards
Peter Thiel
The devil shows up in Stalinist Russia, [...] and gives everybody what they want, and everything goes haywire. - Peter Thiel
PewDiePie
A masterpiece. - PewDiePie
Max Levchin
One of the finest works of fiction of the last century. - Max Levchin
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The Master and Margarita

The Master and Margarita

Mikhail Bulgakov
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Mikhail Bulgakov
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In the heart of Moscow, under the cloak of spring's whimsy, a tale unfolds so daring and surreal that it challenges the very fabric of reality. "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov is a literary masterpiece that weaves together the diabolical and the divine, creating a narrative tapestry rich with satire, philosophy, and love. As the devil himself descends upon the bustling, skeptical city, accompanied by a bewitching entourage including a naked witch and a vodka-loving, chess-playing black cat, Moscow finds itself in the throes of chaos and enchantment. The bizarre visitors disrupt the mundane lives of the city's denizens, leading to a series of fantastical events that reveal the absurdity and hypocrisy of Soviet society. At the heart of this tumult lies the poignant love story of the Master, a beleaguered writer persecuted for his bold novel about Christ and Pontius Pilate, and Margarita, his devoted lover prepared to face the inferno for him. Bulgakov's narrative is a deft blend of tragedy and comedy, history and fantasy, serving as a scathing critique of the era in which he lived, yet unable to see his work published. "The Master and Margarita" transcends the boundaries of genre, offering a vivid exploration of love, freedom, and the enduring power of storytelling. It is a novel that refuses to be forgotten, its layers of meaning and emotion revealing new truths with every reading.

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Released
1967
1 Jan
Length
372
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Bizarre, but quite wonderful. - Jack Edwards
One of the finest works of fiction of the last century. - Max Levchin
A masterpiece. - PewDiePie
[One] of my favorite books. - Jack Dorsey
The devil shows up in Stalinist Russia, [...] and gives everybody what they want, and everything goes haywire. - Peter Thiel
I read [this book] four times, and it's still unbelievably deep. - Jordan Peterson
But would you kindly ponder this question: What would your good do ifevil didn't exist, and what would the earth look like if all the shadowsdisappeared? After all, shadows are cast by things and people. Here is theshadow of my sword. But shadows also come from trees and living beings.Do you want to strip the earth of all trees and living things just becauseof your fantasy of enjoying naked light? You're stupid.
— Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita

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