The Crimson Island
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Summary
The Crimson Island is a satirical play by Mikhail Bulgakov, written in 1924. The plot centers around a revolution on a tropical island that leads to the overthrow of a local dictator. The main character, a writer, creates a play about a fictional island where events unfold that mirror real political processes. The play mocks revolutionary ideals and bureaucracy, highlighting the absurdity and tragicomedy of the situation. Bulgakov uses grotesque and irony to emphasize the ridiculousness and cruelty of revolutionary changes.
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
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Genre: Drama