What is "Heart of a Dog"?
Q: What is "Heart of a Dog"?
A: "Heart of a Dog" is a novel written by Mikhail Bulgakov that is a biting satire of the "New Soviet man".
Q: When was "Heart of a Dog" written?
A: "Heart of a Dog" was written in 1925 during the height of the NEP period in the Soviet Union.
Q: What is the theme of "Heart of a Dog"?
A: The theme of "Heart of a Dog" is "the [Communist] revolution's misguided attempt to radically transform mankind".
Q: What elements does "Heart of a Dog" have?
A: "Heart of a Dog" has elements of fantasy and science fiction, as well as wit and humour.
Q: Was the publication of "Heart of a Dog" initially allowed in the Soviet Union?
A: No, at first the publication of "Heart of a Dog" was forbidden in the Soviet Union.
Q: How did "Heart of a Dog" circulate in the Soviet Union prior to its official release?
A: "Heart of a Dog" circulated in samizdat until it was officially released in the country in 1987.
Q: Who is the main character of "Heart of a Dog"?
A: The main character of "Heart of a Dog" is a stray dog named Sharik who takes human form as a slovenly but self-important New Soviet Man.
