The Fatal Eggs And Other Soviet Satire 〈Edge〉

Written in 1924, Bulgakov's novella follows Professor Persikov, a myopic zoologist who discovers a "red ray" that causes organisms to grow and reproduce at terrifying speeds.

The story lampoons the "bungling political control of science" and the dangers of placing immense power in the hands of the ignorant. Critics often view Persikov as a surrogate for Lenin—a man who unleashed a powerful force he could not ultimately control. A Broader Look at Soviet Satire The Fatal Eggs and Other Soviet Satire

The collection, often translated and compiled by , features 17 bold writers who managed to slip their critiques past Soviet censors using allegory, fantasy, and irony. The Fatal Eggs and Other Soviet Satire eBook - Amazon.in Written in 1924