A Dog's Heart

This Penguin Classic audiobook features Mikhail Bulgakov’s satirical novella, "A Dog’s Heart," performed by Alexander Terentyev, with an introduction by James Meek. The surreal story follows a Moscow surgeon who transforms a stray dog into a human, revealing sharp commentary on Soviet societal hypocrisies. Translated by Andrew Bromfield, the narration offers a compelling exploration of themes related to Russian class struggles and the era's rapid changes.