The Master and Margarita

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.

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

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

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.

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The Master and Margarita is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

The Master and Margarita originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.