Hundeherz

Mikhail Bulgakov (1891-1940), famous for his novel "The Master and Margarita," also directs his grotesque-satirical prose art at the conditions in the young Soviet Union in the story "Heart of a Dog," written ten years earlier. His critique of the megalomania of science remains relevant today. To create a "new man," a dog is implanted with human organs; as it develops into a brutal thug, the experiment spirals into a nightmare for the researchers. This gripping narrative, often a topic in Russian classes, is presented here in its original form, with extensive explanations regarding the adventurous history of its creation and publication, which long faced condemnation. This unabridged and unedited text edition is in the original language, featuring translations of difficult words at the bottom of each page, along with an afterword and literature references.