Set in 1930s Soviet Russia, The Master and Margarita is a surreal, satirical novel blending fantasy, romance, and political commentary. The narrative follows the Devil, disguised as a mysterious foreign man named Woland, as he wreaks havoc in Moscow. At the same time, the novel tells the tragic love story between the Master, a writer, and Margarita, his devoted lover. As the plot unfolds, themes of good and evil, freedom of expression, and the oppressive Soviet regime come to the forefront. The novel is known for its intricate storytelling, blending different genres and worlds, making it one of the greatest works of 20th-century Russian literature.