SATIRIC IMAGE OF SOVIET REALITY IN THE WORKS OF M.A. BULGAKOV

Abstract

The article is devoted to the originality of the satirical depiction of the Soviet system in the stories of M.A. Bulgakov's "Diaboliad", "Fatal Eggs", "Heart of a Dog" and the novel "The Master and Margarita". The main artistic techniques of Bulgakov's satire are considered - grotesque, fantastic assumption, irony and parody. A characteristic feature of Bulgakov's artistic method is highlighted - a combination of a realistic image of Soviet society with carnival and infernal motives.The present study examines specific features of satirical image of the Soviet system in M.A. Bulgakov's novels “Diaboliad”, “The Fatal Eggs”, “Heart of Dog” and “The Master and Margarita”. Basic art techniques of Bulgakov's satire, such as grotesque, fantastic assumption, irony, parody, are reviewed. In addition, the combination of realistic image with carnival and infernal motives is described as a typical feature of Bulgakov‟s art method.