Skip to content

Cities Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov

“The darkness that had come in from the Mediterranean covered the city so detested by the procurator...” quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
Download Open image
“The darkness that had come in from the Mediterranean covered the city so detested by the procurator...”

Mikhail Bulgakov

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Master and Margarita, 1967

Describes oppressive darkness spreading over a city under a corrupt official.

In simple terms: Oppression feels like a suffocating darkness.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and resist authoritarian control.

Themes

political oppression urban decay corruption

Mood

somber critical

Type

literary political commentary

When to use this quote

  • censorship
  • government overreach
  • war zones
  • urban neglect

Key Concepts

totalitarianism psychological oppression social decay

Questions to Reflect On

  • What darkness does your community face?
  • How can individuals illuminate oppression?
A Different Perspective

Metaphor may obscure literal meaning.

2.4 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Mikhail Bulgakov

Explore all 186 Mikhail Bulgakov quotes

More Cities quotes

Browse all 7,153 Cities quotes