White Guard: Mikhail Bulgakov

The book of Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov, one of the most read writers of the 20th century, included the novel “The White Guard” and two plays: “Days of the Turbins” and “Run” dedicated to the same topic – the tragic fate of the Russian intelligentsia during the years of the Civil War.
“White Guard” and “days of turbines” – autobiographical works, prototypes of their
Heroes were members of the Bulgakov family. Personal experiences and talent of the writer, who went through the First World and Civil War, was reflected in the unusually poetic and tangible images of the “snowy, beautiful city” – Kyiv,
Warm house of turbines with a tile stove, contrasting with the cruel, sometimes naturalistic scenes of war. But, in spite of everything, the heroes of Bulgakov retain themselves, their dignity and hope. All three works are full of anger, faith, love and regret – regrets about Russia, which “will not be the same, the new will be” …

Author
Bulgakov Mikhail Afanasevich
Editor
Abovskaya Svetlana Naumovna, Demina E. V.
Publisher
Olmamediagrupp/Enlightenment, 2012
Series
Masterpieces of world literature