Mikhail Bulgakov

Born in 1891
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  • Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov was a Russian writer born in Kyiv in 1891.

  • He initially practiced medicine before turning to writing.

  • Bulgakov's works often satirized Soviet life, causing him trouble with authorities.

  • His most famous novel, The Master and Margarita, was published posthumously.

  • Bulgakov's career was marked by censorship and political pressure, yet he persevered, creating plays and novels that critiqued society and explored themes of art and tyranny.

  • Despite facing bans and interrogations, Bulgakov's work gained recognition after his death in 1940, cementing his place as a significant figure in Russian literature.

Books by Mikhail Bulgakov