Bulgakov: A Dog's Heart

In this wild and comic short novel by Bulgakov, a respected surgeon's controversial decision to transplant human body parts into a stray dog results in an uncontrollable creature exhibiting the worst traits of its human donor. As the doctor's orderly life spirals into chaos, he faces the daunting task of reversing the operation, though the dog has other plans. Set against the backdrop of 1920s Russia, the story serves as a satirical exploration of human nature and societal issues.