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Morphine by Mikhail Bulgakov

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Book name: Morphine (2024)
Category: Fiction
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Pages: 100 pages
Language: Russian
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1927, midnight
The book is a poignant exploration of addiction and despair, chronicling the life of a young doctor who becomes dependent on morphine. Through a series of diary entries, the protagonist reveals his descent into addiction, capturing the physical and psychological grip of the drug. The narrative delves into themes of isolation, the struggle for control, and the devastating impact of substance abuse on personal and professional life. The story is a raw and intimate portrayal of the human condition, highlighting the tragic consequences of addiction.

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Mikhail Bulgakov

Mikhail Bulgakov

5 books

Mikhail Bulgakov was born in Kyiv, Russian Empire (today part of modern Ukraine) on 3/15 May 1891. He studied and briefly practised medicine and, after indigent wanderings through revolutionary Russia and the Caucasus, he settled in Moscow in 1921. His sympathetic portrayal of White characters in his stories, in the plays The Days of the Turbins (The White Guard), which enjoyed great success at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1926, and Flight (1927), and his satirical treatment of the officials of th… Read more