Heart of a Dog by Amazon.co.uk

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Heart of a Dog is a classic literature novel written by the renowned author Mikhail Bulgakov. This book is a short, yet compelling read that will transport you to another time and place. It was first published in Russia in 1925 but was later banned due to its critical portrayal of the Soviet government\'s attempts to reshape and rethink personhood during the Russian Revolution. The novel tells the story of an unnamed specialist who transplants human body parts into a stray dog, resulting in a monstrous creation that is both hilarious and terrifying. As the house falls into chaos, the specialist realizes he must undo the operation, but the puppy is not as sharp as he thought. The novel is a dark parody of the dream of a Communist utopia and a comment on human nature. It is both a gesture to the Frankenstein myth and a horrendous study of the Soviet governments endeavors to reshape and rethink personhood. Bulgakov\'s novel is an essential read for anyone interested in literature, history, or politics.

Product Details:
- - Product Type: Book
- Print Length: 137 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Grapevine India
- Publication Date: 3 Oct. 2022
- File Size: 351 KB
- Page Flip: Enabled
- Word Wise: Enabled
- Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
- Author: Mikhail Bulgakov
- Genre: Classic Literature
- Category: Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Classics
- Sticky notes: On Kindle Scribe
- Publisher: Grapevine India
- Publication date: 3 Oct. 2022
- File size: 351 KB
- Page Flip: Enabled
- Word Wise: Enabled
- Enhanced typesetting: Enabled
- Author: Mikhail Bulgakov
- Genre: Classic Literature
- Category: Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Classics

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Synopsis:
Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov is a dark, fantastical parody of the Soviet government\'s attempts to reshape and rethink personhood during the Russian Revolution. The novel tells the story of an unnamed specialist who transplants human body parts into a stray dog, resulting in a monstrous creation that is both hilarious and terrifying. As his already well-regulated home plummets into wild chaos, the specialist realizes he will attempt to turn around the operation, but the puppy is not as sharp as he thought. The novel is a commentary on the issues of 1920s Russia and a enduring parody of the Soviet governments endeavors to reshape and rethink personhood, both a gesture to the Frankenstein myth and a horrendous study.

The novel features a cast of eccentric characters, including a stray dog who becomes increasingly humanlike, a wife who is no longer sure whether to divorce her husband or kill him, and a neighbor who is not sure whether he is alive or dead. The story is told through Bulgakov\'s signature dark humor and satirical wit, making for an entertaining read.

Product Description Continued:
The novel is also a study of human nature, exploring themes such as the nature of evil, the dangers of totalitarianism, and the fragility of individual identity in a society that seeks to control it. Bulgakov\'s novel is an essential read for anyone interested in literature, history, or politics. It will transport you to another time and place and leave you with much to think about.