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Savva: The Life of Man; Two Plays

This book is a compilation of two dramatic works that delve into profound questions about the human condition and the intricate nature of life. more

Author

Leonid Andreyev
Leonid Andreyev

Russian playwright known for his profound psychological portrayals and his focus on social issues. His works often explore moral and ethical questions, enjoying great popularity among audiences. more

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“I cannot get accustomed to war; my brain refuses to understand and explain a thing that is senseless in its basis. Millions of people gather at one place and, giving their actions order and regularity, kill each other, and it hurts everybody equally, and all are unhappy -- what is it if not madness?”

“I want to be the apostle of self destruction. I want my book to affect man's reason, his emotions, his nerves, his whole animal nature. I should like my book to make people turn pale with horror as they read it, to affect them like a drug, like a terrifying dream, to drive them mad, to make them curse and hate me but still to read me.”