** "The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of tales that look at deep human feelings and difficult parts of life. One story begins with Yura, a young boy who sees the world as a magical place, but also notices his parents seem sad. He thinks a lot about how small he is compared to the world and quietly worries about his parents. This beginning story gives the whole book a thoughtful feeling and hints that more complex and emotional stories are coming. **
The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories
By Leonid Andreyev
** A young boy's innocent view of the world clashes with the hidden sadness he senses in his parents, setting the stage for stories of love, sorrow, and the challenges of being human.
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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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