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The White Guard: New Translation

By Mikhail Bulgakov
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The White Guard by Mikhail Bulgakov is set in Kiev during the chaotic period of the Russian Civil War, focusing on the lives of the Turbin family. As they navigate the turmoil of political and social upheaval, the novel explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the impact of war on personal and family dynamics. The narrative intricately blends historical events with the personal struggles of its characters.
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You might like this book if you're intrigued by historical fiction that vividly portrays the chaos and complexity of the Russian Civil War. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, family, and despair, all woven through rich, evocative prose that captures the turmoil of a society in upheaval. Fans of classic literature and intricate character studies are likely to find it captivating.

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Set in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev during the chaotic winter of 1918-19, The White Guard, Bulgakov's first full-length novel, tells the story of a Russian-speaking family trapped in circumstances that threaten to destroy them.

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Set in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev during the chaotic winter of 1918–19, The White Guard, Bulgakov’s first full-length novel, tells the story of a Russian-speaking family trapped in circumstances that threaten to destroy them.

As in Tolstoy’s War and Peace, the narrative centres on the stark contrast between the cosy domesticity of family life on the one hand, and wide-ranging and destructive historical events on the other.

The result is a disturbing, often shocking story, illuminated, however, by shafts of light that testify to people’s resilience, humanity, and ability to love in even the most adverse circumstances.

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The White Guard: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov is highly praised as a work of great literary significance. A.S. Byatt considers Bulgakov one of the great writers of the twentieth century, highlighting the timeless quality and profound impact of his storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847496201

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Roger Cockrell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Born in Kiev in 1891 to Russian parents, Mikhail Bulgakov trained as a doctor and volunteered for the Red Cross on the outbreak of the First World War. He later enlisted as a doctor for the anti-Bolshevik White Army, before eventually giving up medicine to concentrate on literature. The Master and Margarita is his most famous work, and has been hailed as one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century.

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