Description
In this darkly satirical novella, a Soviet official is tasked with eliminating Moscow's stray cat population, a mission that becomes the catalyst for a bizarre and unsettling transformation. When a street dog is subjected to an experimental surgical procedure that grafts human organs into its body, the line between animal and human begins to blur in disturbing ways. Bulgakov's masterwork is a scathing critique of Soviet ideology and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism, wrapped in a fantastical premise that explores what it truly means to be civilized. Through sharp wit and grotesque imagery, the author examines themes of power, corruption, and the loss of humanity in a society obsessed with control and conformity. This provocative tale remains a powerful allegory for the dangers of unchecked authority and social engineering.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Jan 1, 1987
132 pages
ISBN: 9780802150592
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Details
First Published
1968
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Собачье сердце
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov.