Savva and the Life of Man: Two plays by Leonid Andreyev

Leonid Andreyev

1871–1919

A major voice in early 20th-century Russian literature, this novelist, short-story writer, and dramatist became known for dark, psychologically charged stories about fear, suffering, and the strain of modern life. His work bridges realism and symbolism, giving even brief tales an intense, haunted energy.