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Flight and Bliss [Two Plays, translated by Mirra Ginsburg],Used
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Mikhail Bulgakov (18911940) required the dramatic and fictional forms as the pianist needs both his left and his right hands. While he is best known here for his novels, in the U.S.S.R. he is also famous for his plays. Neither of the plays in this volume, Flight (192628) and Bliss (1934), was published until long after the authors death. By 1929, his persistent refusal to conform to the demands of the Communist government and critics had led to a ban on all his work. Flight was not produced until 1957 and Bliss has never yet been produced. Flight incensed the critics because Bulgakov treated some of the Civil Wars Whites as suffering, doomed human beings rather than stock images of the class enemy. This tragicomedy is dominated by the nightmare figure of General Khludov, both executioner and victim, disintegrating as his world disintegrates. Charnota, on the other hand, is the hyperbolic image of a man hellbent for destruction, descending from White Major General to penniless gambler in Constantinoples cockroach races. In Bliss, for the first time in English translation, the engineer Rein travels to the past in his time machine and returns with Ivan the Terrible accidentally in tow. Four centuries ahead of his time, the Tsar is stranded in Reins attic, bellowing imprecations. The bureaucrat Bunsha (a former prince who, for security in a proletarian state, insists he is the illegitimate son of his fathers coachman) is foiled in efforts to report this tumultuous housing violation by an involuntary trip with Rein to the year 2222. A pickpocket, Miloslavsky, also transported to this serene, policeless future, weeps nostalgically before the museum effigy of a policeman.
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- Q: What is the main theme of the plays 'Flight' and 'Bliss'? A: The main theme of 'Flight' revolves around the human experience during the Civil War, portraying the suffering and complexities of characters like General Khludov. 'Bliss' explores time travel and the absurdity of historical figures in modern contexts, highlighting the humorous and tragic elements of human nature.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Flight and Bliss'? A: The author of 'Flight and Bliss' is Mikhail Afanasevich Bulgakov, a renowned Russian writer known for his significant contributions to literature, particularly in plays and novels.
- Q: In what condition is the book available? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional and readable.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'Flight and Bliss' was published on May 17, 1985.
- Q: How many pages does 'Flight and Bliss' contain? A: The book contains 158 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any notable features of this book? A: Yes, a notable feature is that it includes two plays that were not published until long after Bulgakov's death, providing readers with unique insights into his dramatic works.
- Q: Is 'Bliss' produced in any theatrical form? A: No, 'Bliss' has never been produced on stage, making this book an important resource for understanding Bulgakov's unperformed works.
- Q: What are the characteristics of the characters in 'Flight'? A: The characters in 'Flight' are depicted as complex individuals, with General Khludov representing the tragic consequences of war and Charnota illustrating the fall from grace of a once-prominent figure.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of 'Bliss'? A: 'Bliss' features an engineer who accidentally brings Ivan the Terrible to the future, leading to comedic situations as they navigate the challenges of time travel and societal changes.