Heart of a Dog (novel)

"Heart of a Dog" is a satirical novel by Mikhail Bulgakov that explores themes of identity, social change, and ethics through the story of a stray dog named Sharikov who is transformed into a human by a scientist. As Sharikov adopts human behaviors, the novel comments on the flaws of Soviet society and the dehumanization process. Through humor and irony, Bulgakov examines what makes us truly human, questioning morality and the impact of scientific experiments on individual identity and societal norms.