Leonid Andrejev Libros

The story follows a Russian Army officer who, after enduring the brutalities of the Manchurian War in 1904, returns home profoundly affected both physically and mentally. His struggle to reintegrate into civilian life highlights the devastating impact of war on soldiers, exploring themes of trauma, resilience, and the search for meaning in a changed world. As he navigates his new reality, the narrative delves into the complexities of identity and the haunting memories that linger long after the battle has ended.

Discovered in Paris in 1987, these 80 color and 30 b&w photographs, taken about 1910-14, are artistic studies of the expressionist Russian writer, his family and friends, his home, and the countryside around St. Petersburg. Includes a biographical essay and a review of the Lumiere autochrome photographic process. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Exploring the human condition, this work delves into the existential struggles and emotional depths of its characters. Through poignant narratives, it examines themes of life, death, and the search for meaning, reflecting on the complexities of existence. Andreyev's vivid prose captures the essence of humanity's joys and sorrows, making it a profound meditation on life's fleeting nature. The book invites readers to confront their own experiences and perceptions, offering a timeless reflection on what it means to be alive.

Brand-new translation from acclaimed translator Hugh Aplin of One of the best- selling Russian classics in the UK over the last year.Includes many stories never translated into English before

Leonid Andreyev's Expressionist novella The Red Laugh is an experimental, fragmentary depiction of war and its psychological effects. Translated into English for the first time since 1905, it is here paired with a fresh translation of Andreyev's earlier story The Abyss, which caused scandal when it first appeared in 1902.

'It was like walking along the knife-edge of the highest possible mountain range, seeing life on one side and death on the other in the form of two deep, gorgeous and gleaming seascapes.' This astonishing novella from 1908, newly translated for Little Black Classics by War and Peace translator Anthony Briggs, probes the emotions and experiences of seven people condemned to death in Tsarist Russia. A powerful and subtle exploration of the morality of capital punishment, it was a bestseller at the time, and, in a strange quirk of history, influenced the conspirators in the cataclysmic assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

Satan returns to Earth as a wealthy American businessman, enjoying life in Europe. With good intentions, he meets various morally corrupt individuals and falls for a beautiful young woman, making him vulnerable to those who seek to exploit the Devil himself.

To the Stars is a haunting and introspective collection of short stories by the noted Russian writer Leonid Andreyev. These tales explore the depths of human consciousness and emotion, touching on themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a tumultuous and uncertain world.

This book is a haunting and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of the human mind and the nature of consciousness. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century Russia, the story follows the struggles of a young man as he grapples with the implications of his own thoughts and perceptions. With its richly drawn characters and vivid imagery, this book is a powerful and insightful examination of the human condition.