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Literary Fiction· Russia

The Master and Margarita

by Mikhail Bulgakov
Aggregate Editorial Score69/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1967436 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1967, The Master and Margarita established Mikhail Bulgakov as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The Devil visits Soviet Moscow with his retinue of supernatural helpers, causing chaos and exposing the hypocrisy of the Soviet system. Intercut with a parallel narrative about Pontius Pilate and Jesus, Bulgakov's satirical masterpiece was suppressed during his lifetime and only published posthumously. It is now regarded as one of the greatest Russian novels of the twentieth century. Themes of good vs. evil, Soviet satire, censorship run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1967.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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196760
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About the Author
Mikhail Bulgakov
Russia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Master and Margarita about?

The Devil visits Soviet Moscow with his retinue of supernatural helpers, causing chaos and exposing the hypocrisy of the Soviet system. Intercut with a parallel narrative about Pontius Pilate and Jesus, Bulgakov's satirical masterpiece was suppressed during his lifetime and only published posthumously. It is now regarded as one of the greatest Russian novels of the twentieth century.

Who wrote The Master and Margarita?

The Master and Margarita was written by Mikhail Bulgakov, from Russia. First published in 1967.

What awards has The Master and Margarita won?

The Master and Margarita has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1967.

Is The Master and Margarita worth reading?

The Master and Margarita is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in good vs. evil, Soviet satire, censorship.