The Diaboliad

Historical Context and Significance

The Diaboliad by Mikhail Bulgakov, written in 1923, is a satirical work that reflects the absurdity and bureaucratic confusion of Soviet reality at the time. The book ridicules the bureaucratic system, portraying it as a chaotic and destructive force that ruins human lives. The influence of The Diaboliad on culture lies in its critical view of Soviet bureaucracy and its unique style, which combines elements of grotesque and fantasy. This work became an important part of 20th-century Russian literature and influenced Bulgakov's subsequent works, as well as other writers who explored themes of absurdity and bureaucracy.