"The Dervish and Death" is a short story by Mikhail Bulgakov, a Russian writer known for his satirical and fantastical works. The narrative follows a dervish, a member of a Sufi religious order, who encounters Death in a surreal and philosophical dialogue. The story explores themes of fate, mortality, and the human condition. In their conversation, the dervish challenges the inevitability of death, questioning its role in life. The tale reflects Bulgakov's interest in the metaphysical and the absurd, ultimately leaving readers to ponder the relationship between life and death, as well as the nature of existence itself.