Written with insight, irony and deep human sensitivity, the Notes of a young doctor it is a unique a time of adulthood and moral reflectionThe young narrator, a recent medical graduate, is placed in a isolated clinic in the Russian countryside, where he is called upon to stand alone against ignorance, prejudice and fear.
Far from the historical turmoil of the era, in an almost timeless landscape, he struggles with himself and with the limits of science and human endurance. An early, autobiographical work of his Bulgakov, deeply thoughtful and extremely timely, which brings to light the inner world of a doctor as he is taking shape – with only his conscience as an ally.
THE LINE
They are reading "Breathless»: works small in size, but rich in ideas, boldness and content. The series «Breathless» aspires to highlight lesser-known or forgotten works of world literature, giving them new life through a modern, fresh reading proposition.
THE CREATOR
THE Mikhail Bulgakov (1891-1940) is one of the most important Russia's youngest playwrights. The criticism of the situation in the past Soviet Union lies at the core of his work, which is distinguished by its caustic satire and penetrating humor. The author, whose books and plays were not published in his country during his lifetime, was not recognized until after death... Today he is among the leading contemporary writers, while his books have been translated into almost all the languages of the world.
