The dark by Leonid Andreyev

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Author Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Translator Magnus, Leonard A. (Leonard Arthur), 1879-1924
Translator Walter, K. (Karl)
Title The dark
Note Translation of: Тьма.
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously provided by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "The Dark" by Leonid Andreyev is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young radical named Alexis, who is deeply tangled in a web of political insurgency and existential despair. As he prepares for a pivotal act of terrorism, we see his mental and emotional struggles unfold against the backdrop of a brooding, dark atmosphere. The beginning of the novel introduces Alexis as he grapples with exhaustion and imminent danger from the police, who are closing in on him. Desperate for rest before executing a significant plan, he decides to enter a brothel—an unfamiliar territory for him. There, he encounters Liuba, a young prostitute who, despite her profession, stirs feelings of compassion and conflict within him. As their interaction progresses, it becomes evident that both characters are in search of understanding and connection amid despair, inviting readers to explore deeper themes of human experience, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Prostitutes -- Fiction
Subject Terrorists -- Russia -- Fiction
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 49594
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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