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Leonid Andreyev: A Critical Study

by Alexander Kaun
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025792262
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 380
  • Original Price: GBP 19.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 531 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Russian & Soviet

"Leonid Andreyev, a Critical Study" provides an in-depth exploration of one of the most enigmatic and influential figures of the Russian Silver Age. Written by Alexander Kaun, this comprehensive work examines the literary evolution of Leonid Andreyev, tracing his development from early realism to the haunting symbolism and expressionism that came to define his later career. As a writer who grappled with profound themes of existential despair, the nature of reality, and the dark psychological depths of the human condition, Andreyev remains a pivotal figure in early 20th-century European letters.

The volume offers rigorous analysis of Andreyev's major works, including "The Seven Who Were Hanged", "He Who Gets Slapped", and "The Red Laugh". Kaun situates these masterpieces within the broader sociopolitical context of pre-revolutionary Russia, exploring the artist's complex relationships with contemporaries such as Maxim Gorky and Leo Tolstoy. By investigating the philosophical underpinnings of Andreyev's prose and drama, this study serves as an essential resource for scholars of Russian literature and readers interested in the development of modern drama. This critical work captures the spirit of an era marked by artistic upheaval and provides a definitive guide to the legacy of a writer who bridged the gap between traditional narrative and the avant-garde.

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