"The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov is a captivating novel blending fantasy, satire, and philosophy. Set in 1930s Moscow and ancient Jerusalem, the story unfolds in two parallel narratives. In Moscow, the devil arrives as a mysterious foreigner, Woland, accompanied by a bizarre entourage. They unleash chaos, exposing the hypocrisy and corruption of the Soviet elite. Among the chaos, Margarita, a passionate woman, seeks to reunite with her lover, the Master, a writer tormented by the suppression of his work about Pontius Pilate. The Master's manuscript reveals the second narrative set in Jerusalem, offering a unique perspective on the biblical story of Pilate and Jesus. These two worlds intertwine, exploring themes of good and evil, freedom, and the power of art and love.
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