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Fatal Eggs (Hesperus Classics) (Paperback)

by Doris May Lessing (Foreword), Mikhail Bulgakov (Author), Hugh Aplin (Translator)
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  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Hesperus Press Ltd; New edition edition (29 Aug 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843910632
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843910633
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.7 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 639,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #41 in  Books > Fiction > Authors, A-Z > B > Bulgakov, Mikhail
    #93 in  Books > Fiction > Authors, A-Z > L > Lessing, Doris
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"'No afficionado of the genre could fail to be enchanted by this so perfect example' - From the foreword by Doris Lessing"

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This new translation of a key work by one of the greatest Russian satirists is particularly topical to the current debates on genetic modification. An inspired work of science fiction and a biting political allegory, Bulgakov's The Fatal Eggs tells of a brilliant scientist whose experiments with life spiral terribly - and fatefully - out of control. Quite by chance, Professor Persikov discovers a new form of light ray whose effect, when directed at living cells, is to accelerate growth in primitive organisms. But when this ray is shone on the wrong batch of eggs, the Professor finds himself both the unwilling creator of giant hybrids, and the focus of a merciless press campaign. For it seems the propaganda machine has turned its gaze on him, distorting his nature in the very way his 'innocent' tampering created the monster snakes and crocodiles that now terrorise the neighbourhood.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!, 12 Mar 2004
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I have read this book in both the original Russian and in Hugh Aplin's SUPERB translation. He delightfully and masterfully conveys the nuances of the original. This is the perfect introduction to Russian literature in translation. BUY THIS BOOK!!!!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars HG Wells lite, 20 Dec 2007
"The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth" is one of HG Wells lesser known novels which I read as a teenager and "The Fatal Eggs" takes whole sections of it and transposes it to pre-war Russia. To give credit to Bulgakov he refers to this book in the "Fatal Eggs" making it clear to all that we should read the book from which the original idea for the plot came.

I have read all of Bulgakov's works (in English) and would suggest this is his weakest effort. Without a doubt "Master and Margarita" is a work of genius and I would point anyone in that direction. It is somewhat odd and you can't go wrong with anything else by Bulgakov otherwise.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Bulgakov, 14 Jul 2008
By Dr. N. A. Hall "Nigel Hall" (Liverpool, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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An excellent translation of one Russia's most brilliant twentieth century writers. This short work contains all we know and love about Bulgakov: Absurdity, satire, allegory, comedy and tragedy.
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