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Title: | Seeds for a new humanity |
Authors: | Camilleri, Charló |
Keywords: | Faith and reason -- Christianity Jesus Chris -- Divinity Humanity Theater -- Soviet Union -- History |
Issue Date: | 2023 |
Publisher: | Standard Publications Ltd. |
Citation: | Camilleri, C. (2023, December 31 ). Seeds for a new humanity. The Sunday Times of Malta, pp. 41. |
Abstract: | Flight (1927), a theatrical masterpiece by Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov, serves as a poignant reflection on the Russian Civil War, specifically focusing on the desperate resistance of the White Army against the Red Army. Bulgakov, a member of the White Army himself, faced censorship, and the play was only allowed to be staged in 1957 due to its perceived anti-Soviet nature. Rejecting divine providence, the protagonist General Khloudov symbolizes the turmoil resulting from the fall of a nation's rulers. This article explores Bulgakov's themes, drawing parallels with today's Gospel narrative and emphasizing universal human experiences of suffering, dreams, and the interplay between joy and sorrow. It further connects Bulgakov's innovative "road drama" structure with the current challenges faced by humanity, proposing a firm commitment to compassion, kindness, and love as a countermeasure to life's complexities. Ultimately, the article underscores the transformative power of faith, echoing the biblical narrative of Abraham, urging people of goodwill to plant seeds for a new humanity in a world marked by ecological disasters, conflicts, and humanitarian crises. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/116953 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacTheMT |
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