Morphine (New Directions Pearls)
by Mikhail Afanasevich Bulgakov
Bulgakov's early story follows a rural doctor descending into morphine addiction, revealing the physical and emotional toll of dependence in stark, unflinching prose.
About This Book
Morphine is a short work by Mikhail Bulgakov, presented here in the New Directions Pearls series.
The narrative follows a doctor's personal struggle with morphine addiction in early twentieth-century Russia.
Bulgakov draws on his own medical background to portray the physical and psychological effects of dependence.
The story examines themes of isolation, professional duty, and the limits of self-control.
This edition offers readers a concise introduction to Bulgakov's early prose.
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