Zoyka's Apartment
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Summary
Zoyka's Apartment is a play by Mikhail Bulgakov, written in 1926. The action takes place in Moscow during the 1920s. The main character, Zoya Denisovna Pelts, rents a large apartment and opens a fashion atelier. However, under the guise of the atelier, she runs a brothel where prostitution and illegal trade occur. The play showcases various characters representing different social strata of that time and their interactions under the New Economic Policy (NEP). The conflict escalates when Zoya and her accomplices face the police and other dangers. The play ends tragically, highlighting the moral decay and chaos of the era.
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
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Genre: Drama