Notes on the Cuff and Other Stories pdf 米哈伊尔·布尔加科夫
The book Notes on the Cuff & Other Stories presents a collection of Bulgakov's early short stories and feuilletons, translated for the first time. These stories offer an insightful glimpse into Bulgakov's personal struggles with the absurdities of Moscow's bureaucracy. One notable incident recounts the morning he arrived at work only to find his office mysteriously disappeared overnight.
Through diverse feature articles written for Russian emigres in Berlin, Bulgakov provides a personal perspective on post-revolutionary Russia. Among the anecdotes, he shares the story of a friend who cleverly "remodels" his apartment to outsmart the new Soviet housing authorities and reports on the trial of a cab-driver turned mass murderer, targeting peasant horse traders.
Skillfully translated, these stories are highly recommended additions to most libraries, offering a valuable insight into the early works of Mikhail Bulgakov.