The Sorrows of Belgium: A Play in Six Scenes by Leonid Andreyev

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Author Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Translator Bernstein, Herman, 1876-1935
LoC No. 15014521
Title The Sorrows of Belgium: A Play in Six Scenes
Note Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously provided by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "The Sorrows of Belgium: A Play in Six Scenes" by Leonid Andreyev is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. This play captures the tragic circumstances of the Belgian people during World War I, particularly through the lens of a prominent Belgian author, Emil Grelieu, and his family. It addresses themes of suffering, resistance, and the moral complexities posed by war, reflecting Andreyev’s deep empathy for oppressed nations. The opening of the play sets a serene scene in Grelieu's garden as the war begins to encroach upon their lives. Characters like François, the deaf gardener, and Maurice, Grelieu's son, express a mix of alarm and disbelief as they come to terms with the reality of the German invasion. Grelieu himself appears anxious, consumed with conflict about his responsibilities and the implications of war. As the sounds of war grow nearer, the family's peaceful existence shatters, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their emotional and moral dilemmas as they face the impending chaos. The stark contrast between the tranquil garden and the impending violence underscores the play's themes of disruption and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama
Subject Russian drama -- Translations into English
Subject Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 49596
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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