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Mikhail Bulgakov was a Russian writer born on May 15, 1891, and died on March 10, 1940. Known for his unique humor and profound satire, his works include 'The Master and Margarita'.

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“You're not Dostoevsky,' said the citizeness, who was getting muddled by Koroviev. Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied. 'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently. 'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”

Knows Wells Said Protest Immortal Behemoth

Author:Mikhail Bulgakov

“I wouldn’t like to meet you when you’ve got a revolver,” said Margarita with a coquettish look at Azazello. She had a passion for people who did things well.”

People Wells Looks Said Passion Revolver Margarita

Author:Mikhail Bulgakov

“Actually, I do happen to resemble a hallucination. Kindly note my silhouette in the moonlight." The cat climbed into the shaft of moonlight and wanted to keep talking but was asked to be quiet. "Very well, I shall be silent," he replied, "I shall be a silent hallucination.”

Wells Happens Wanted Talking Quiet Cat Notes Silent Moonlight Hallucinations Silhouettes Keep Talking

Author:Mikhail Bulgakov

“"We speak different languages, as usual," responded Woland, "but this does not change the things we speak about. Well?..."”

Wells Doe Different Speak Language Usual Different Languages

Book:The Master and Margarita

Source: The Master and Margarita

“Well, as everyone knows, once witchcraft gets started, there's no stopping it.”

Knows Wells Stopping Witchcraft

Author:Mikhail Bulgakov

About the Author

Born: May 15, 1891
Died: March 10, 1940
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 118

Books & Sources

The Master and MargaritaRelated source material

THE MASTER AND MARGARITA: 50th-Anniversary Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)Related source material

The master and Margarita [by] Mikhail BulgakovRelated source material

Heart of a DogRelated source material

Manuscripts Don't Burn: Mikhail Bulgakov, a Life in Letters and DiariesRelated source material

MorphineRelated source material

The Master and Margarita (Vintage Classic Russians Series)Related source material

A Country Doctor's Notebook & The Fatal Eggs (Hardcover)Related source material

Master and Margarita: Translated from the RussianRelated source material

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