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“What's the use of dying in a ward surrounded by a lot of groaning and croaking incurables? Wouldn't it be much better to throw a party with that twenty-seven thousand and take poison and depart for the other world to the sound of violins, surrounded by lovely drunken girls and happy friends?”

Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov

Book:The master and Margarita [by] Mikhail Bulgakov

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The master and Margarita [by] Mikhail Bulgakov

Written by Mikhail Bulgakov, this novel combines elements of fantasy, satire, and tragedy. It features a protagonist, a master, and his lover Margarita, as they navigate the complexities of life in a repressive society. more

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Mikhail Bulgakov

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'. more

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