Project Gutenberg 2004-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 114 Andreyev, Leonid 1871 1919 Андреев, Леонид Николаевич Andreyev, Leonid Nikolayevich Andreev, Leonid Nikolaevich Andrejev, Leonid Seltzer, Thomas 1873 1943 Savva and the Life of Man: Two plays by Leonid Andreyev Produced by David Starner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Savva and the Life of Man: Two Plays by Leonid Andreyev" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of dramatic works written during the early 20th century. The plays delve into the complexities of human existence, exploring themes such as suffering, despair, and the search for meaning in life, framed against the backdrop of a society in turmoil. The characters in these plays grapple with profound philosophical questions, with Savva serving as a central figure in one play, representing a blend of rebellion and existential inquiry. The opening of "Savva" introduces the mundane yet oppressive atmosphere of a monastic suburb where the characters are engaged in everyday tasks amidst heat and silence. Pelagueya and Lipa, two women in the household, express their frustrations about life and labor while discussing Savva, who is depicted as a carefree presence, playing with children. Tensions arise around Savva's character; he is seen as disconnected from the harsh realities surrounding him, prompting a range of reactions from the other characters—from admiration to contempt. Through brief dialogues, we glimpse into Savva's complex persona, marked by confusion and a desire to confront harsh truths about life and human suffering, setting the stage for deeper explorations throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Russian drama -- Translations into English PG Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Russian Literature 399711 2025-07-06T04:05:44.886302 text/html 399676 399571 2024-11-06T06:29:30.919730 2023-10-06T07:59:51.006317 text/html text/html 229529 2025-07-06T04:05:54.768206 application/epub+zip 233695 2025-07-06T04:05:48.559257 application/epub+zip 201947 2025-07-06T04:05:47.254266 application/epub+zip 519969 2025-07-06T04:05:58.908237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483627 2025-07-06T04:05:53.853211 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 367090 2022-09-07T00:28:50.256394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311275 2025-07-06T04:05:44.397315 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291331 2024-10-28T20:07:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18230 2025-07-06T04:05:59.044171 application/rdf+xml 21711 2025-07-06T04:05:47.752241 image/jpeg 4676 2025-07-06T04:05:47.502237 image/jpeg 228362 2025-07-06T04:05:44.913321 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia