Georgi Markov: Difference between revisions
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'''Location:''' Bulgaria | '''Location:''' Bulgaria | ||
'''Description of Artwork:''' In the mid 1960's | '''Description of Artwork:''' In the mid 1960's Markov wrote several controversial novels and plays. He describes his novel, ''The Great Roof'', as "a symbol of the roof of lies... that the regime has constructed over our country." His play ''The Assassins'' deals with a scheme to kill a political leader. Much of his other work deals with similar issues <P> | ||
'''The Incident:''' In the early 1960's, Markov was a celebrated writer in Bulgaria. He had gained access to the circle of Bulgaria's literary elites and mingled with high ranking officials who enjoyed the arts. Through attending their parties he had learned many intimate secrets of high ranking party members. <P> | '''The Incident:''' In the early 1960's, Markov was a celebrated writer in Bulgaria. He had gained access to the circle of Bulgaria's literary elites and mingled with high ranking officials who enjoyed the arts. Through attending their parties he had learned many intimate secrets of high ranking party members. <P> | ||
