- Paperback: 110 pages
- Publisher: Translit Publishing (April 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0981269524
- ISBN-13: 978-0981269528
- Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 2 x 0.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #510,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'No aficionado of the genre could fail to be enchanted by this so perfect example' - From the foreword by Doris Lessing"
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As the turbulent years following the Russian revolution of 1917 settle down into a new Soviet reality, the brilliant and eccentric zoologist Persikov discovers an amazing ray that drastically increases the size and reproductive rate of living organisms. At the same time, a mysterious plague wipes out all the chickens in the Soviet republics. The government expropriates Persikov's untested invention in order to rebuild the poultry industry, but a horrible mix-up quickly leads to a disaster that could threaten the entire world. This H. G. Wells-inspired novel by the legendary Mikhail Bulgakov is the only one of his larger works to have been published in its entirety during the author's lifetime. A poignant work of social science fiction and a brilliant satire on the Soviet revolution, it can now be enjoyed by English-speaking audiences through this accurate new translation. Includes annotations and afterword.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smooth Reading!,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Fatal Eggs (Paperback)
This beautiful novella is a successful merger of the celebrated Russian short story tradition and H. G. Wells' science fiction theme of the irresponsible scientist who plays God, written by Bulgakov, the great master of story-telling. The book is special because it's the only one of Bulgakov's books that got published while he was alive, even though it's full of hints and allegories of the Soviet authorities, although I see it more as prophecies of the events that would unfold during WWII. Very enjoyable reading!The translator brilliantly managed to preserve Bulgakov's vivid and flowing style of writing.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow, predictable with some fantastic moments,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Fatal Eggs: A Story (Paperback)
The satire element of this story is so oudated that it fails completly to enliven the functional prose, the tedious details and the very thin and predictable plot. But Bulgakov IS a great writer, and his genius shines in some intermitent episodes of the book .. and make it worth the while, it's only 100 pages after all.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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sci-fi satire,
By W. Chamberlain - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Fatal Eggs: A Story (Paperback)
Of interest to any admirers of Bulgakov and those interested in science fiction or satirical fiction, The Fatal Eggs is a brilliant satire on Stalinist Russia. Bulgakov lived under Stalin's regime and experienced first-hand suppression and censorship (his most celebrated works were not published in his lifetime), giving this satire a thrilling bite. The story is of an eccentric Russian scientist who discovers a form of light ray that accelerates growth in organisms. But when the ray is shone upon the wrong batch of eggs, he accidentally creates giant hybrids which quickly overun the city, while the propaganda-driven press report on all of this as it spirals further and further out of control. Highly entertaining, and well-translated too.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Genius,
By what I like to read - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Fatal Eggs (Paperback)
Bulgakov is wonderful. This story is a charming expression of Bulgakov's sentiments of Soviet Russia. I am constantly amazed that Bulgakov managed to escape the Culling that was suffered by so many of Russia's intellectuals.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Bulgakov's Best,
By winternight "winternight" - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: The Fatal Eggs (Paperback)
I'm a huge Russian literature fan and absolutely loved reading Bulgakov's Master and Margarita and Heart of a Dog, unfortunately this work didn't live up to my expectations. The story line is ok but while Heart of a Dog and M&M still feel relevant and fresh, The Fatal Eggs reads out of touch and old-fashioned. First of all the characters were much less compelling than in other Bulgakov novels and as for the story it is amusing but perhaps the satire is too time specific to translate well. It is a short read so if you want to complete your Bulgakov collection you can do so easily.
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