"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Leonid Andreyev" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of the early 20th-century author's plays and short stories, touching on big ideas like living, how people feel, and how tricky life can be. It’s like a guide to Andreyev’s most important writings, giving readers a peek into how he saw the world. Some key works include "The Seven Who Were Hanged," which looks at what people go through when they're about to be executed, and "He Who Gets Slapped," a play about feeling alone and dealing with pain in society. Other stories, like "The Crushed Flower and Other Stories," show how delicate human lives and connections can be. Through his stories, Andreyev paints a picture of sadness and deep thought, mirroring the troubled times he lived in, and encouraging readers to think about life, death, and what's right and wrong. This index highlights Andreyev's unique style and his influence on Russian writing.

Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Leonid Andreyev
By Leonid Andreyev
Explore an author's collection of works that uncovers the frailty of life, the depths of despair, and the search for meaning in a tumultuous world.
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About the AuthorLeonid Nikolaievich Andreyev was a Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, who is considered to be a father of Expressionism in Russian literature. He is regarded as one of the most talented and prolific representatives of the Silver Age literary period. Andreyev's style combines the elements of realist, naturalist, and symbolist schools in literature. Of his 25 plays, his 1915 play He Who Gets Slapped is regarded as his finest achievement.
Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev was a Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, who is considered to be a father of Expressionism in Russian literature. He is regarded as one of the most talented and prolific representatives of the Silver Age literary period. Andreyev's style combines the elements of realist, naturalist, and symbolist schools in literature. Of his 25 plays, his 1915 play He Who Gets Slapped is regarded as his finest achievement.
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