The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov discussion

This thread is for discussion of Bulgakov's novella Heart of a Dog.

It won't take more than a day or two. When are you reading this Kris.

I ordered the Ginsburg translation, which should arrive here soon. I also have a copy of Glenny. I think I should be able to read it over the weekend. If it looks like I can pick it up earlier, I'll let you know!

I got a version on iTunes bc it it was only $.99. Seems to be fine but was wondering what you thought.

Only gives me a publishers name and I can't seem to find any other info...published October 2011 by Fdapub?

I'm not sure Carol. But some of us have a Glenny translation on PDF available if you'd like a copy?

***Anyone wanting a free copy of the Glenny translation can PM myself or Kris your email addy *** :)

When abouts was this one written? Said B. began work on M&M in '29. Guy sure had a thing for animals! :D

Kris - now I have a reason for the re-read!!!

Excellent, Nataliya!! I was hoping you would say that. :)

Already found my copy of it. It helps that I just recently watched an excellent Bortko movie based on this book. I'll look to see if there's a subtitled version of that movie for anyone who's interested.

@mary

Kris forwarded me a copy. Thank you though! Now I need a functioning printer so I don't have to stare at the computer screen!

This looks like we've got a bit of a reading party going! I own the Ginsburg translation and will be reading that first, followed by the Glenny. I'm looking forward to hearing Ginsberg's "voice" as I've decided to skip her translation of TM&M due to the censorship issue. Many others have said that despite the omitted material, they enjoyed her interpretation of the text.

@mark

I'm thinking it was written '25?

Anyone started reading this yet? I finished M&M yesterday and going to check this out today

Nataliya started, I saw her update. I will start it tomorrow or a day after.

I will probably start on Tuesday or Wednesday.

I'm finishing M&M either tonight or tomorrow (I'm really trying to stretch it out) and will then start Heart of a Dog on Wednesday.

I can't wait to her your guys' opinions on (view spoiler)[ Professor Preobrazhenky's (in)fmous "I don't like proletariat" and his seven-room apartment in the time of severe lack of living spaces in Moscow. (hide spoiler)] That has always made me think and reevaluate my position.

Two-thirds of the way done with this, what a fun ride....Nataliya are all Bulgakov's books this great?!

Mary wrote: "Two-thirds of the way done with this, what a fun ride....Nataliya are all Bulgakov's books this great?!"

This one and TM&M are the best. A Country Doctor's Notebook is also pretty great but in a very different way - more of a documentary/memoir feel as he based the book on his own experiences as a young country doctor. His plays are fine. The White Guard has potential but is very much unfinished. Fateful Eggs and the biography of Molliere were interesting and well-done, but nowhere near the quality of TM&M, A heart of the Dog and A Country Doctor's Notebook.

Mary wrote: "***Anyone wanting a free copy of the Glenny translation can PM myself or Kris your email add..."

Yes, please:) Mary, I will send you a PM shortly, and thanks in advance!

Jim wrote: "Mary wrote: "***Anyone wanting a free copy of the Glenny translation can PM myself or Kris your email add..."

Yes, please:) Mary, I will send you a PM shortly, and thanks in advance!"

:)

Nataliya wrote: "Mary wrote: "Two-thirds of the way done with this, what a fun ride....Nataliya are all Bulgakov's books this great?!"

This one and TM&M are the best. A Country Doctor's Notebook is also pretty gre..."

Thanks!