He Who Gets Slapped: A Play in Four Acts
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"He Who Gets Slapped" is a play in four acts by Leonid Andreev, which tells the story of a successful scientist who decided to leave his previous life and enter the world of the circus. The main character, who has lost everything while discovering his life, now acts as "The One Who Gets the Slap" in a circus performance, where he has to receive echoes from other artists. This dramatic play explores the themes of loss, punishment, jealousy and human morality. The unique plot and exquisite writing style of the author make this play fascinating and leave the reader impressed and thinking about the depth of human relationships.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Leonid Andreyev
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2011-11-09
- Title
- He Who Gets Slapped: A Play in Four Acts
Tot, kto poluchaet poshchechiny. English - Translator
- Gregory Zilboorg
- Subject
- Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English
Clowns -- Drama
PG
Russian drama -- Translations into English
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama
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