Leonid Andreyev
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.
When the King Loses His Head, and Other Stories
In a kingdom ripe with imbalance, an all-powerful ruler faces the bitter uprising of his oppressed people, leading to a test of loyalty and a fight for freedom.
By Leonid Andreyev
Satan's Diary
When Satan takes human form as a wealthy American, he journeys through Europe, unmasking humanity's hypocrisies and the absurdities of mortal life.
By Leonid Andreyev
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of 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.
By Leonid Andreyev
The Life of Man: A Play in Five Acts
From a hopeful beginning to a tragic end, observe a character's existence as he grapples with the unpredictable nature of life and the inevitable passage of time.
By Leonid Andreyev
Savva and the Life of Man: Two plays by Leonid Andreyev
In a world filled with despair, characters struggle with meaning and existence.
By Leonid Andreyev
The red laugh: fragments of a discovered manuscript
In a world consumed by chaos, a soldier's mind shatters as he confronts the gruesome reality of war and the silent suffering of a world torn apart.
By Leonid Andreyev
The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories
** 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.
By Leonid Andreyev
Anathema: A Tragedy in Seven Scenes
A cursed spirit seeks ultimate knowledge as a newly wealthy man grapples with the weight of his fortune and the suffering of others.
By Leonid Andreyev
The Little Angel, and Other Stories
In a world of hardship, a resentful young boy encounters an unexpected symbol of purity, sparking a hidden yearning for something more beautiful.
By Leonid Andreyev
The dark
In a shadowy world of revolution and despair, a fateful encounter between a radical and a prostitute ignites a quest for meaning amid destruction.
By Leonid Andreyev
The Seven Who Were Hanged
As seven condemned souls confront their final hours, a story of political intrigue and personal reckoning unfolds, challenging the very essence of justice and the human spirit.
By Leonid Andreyev
The Sorrows of Belgium: A Play in Six Scenes
Amidst the tranquility of a quiet garden, a family's world is torn apart as war descends, forcing them to confront unimaginable sorrow and moral complexities.
By Leonid Andreyev
He Who Gets Slapped: A Play in Four Acts
A heartbroken man seeks refuge in the absurd world of the circus, only to discover that laughter cannot always mask the sting of reality.
By Leonid Andreyev
The Glebe 1914/01 (Vol. 1, No. 4): Love of One's Neighbor
A man on a cliff becomes a show for a crowd, where selfishness and apathy are exposed until a twist ending questions the reality of their emotions.
By Leonid Andreyev