When the King Loses His Head, and Other Stories by Leonid Andreyev
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"When the King Loses His Head, and Other Stories" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into themes of power, tyranny, and the human condition, often set against historical or allegorical backdrops. The titular story suggests a critical exploration of monarchy and the consequences of revolution, featuring a king whose rule is questioned and ultimately challenged by the masses. The opening
portion introduces the main story, "When the King Loses His Head," which depicts a kingdom ruled by a powerful but enigmatic King known as the "Twentieth.” It describes the juxtaposition of the King's seemingly divine right to rule with the harsh realities of oppression faced by the people. As a revolution sparks, the populace begins to lose their fear and ultimately confronts the monarch, leading to a critical examination of loyalty, freedom, and the tragic consequences of power imbalance. The story sets the stage for Andreyev's exploration of the chaos and complexity of human emotion and societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wolfe, Archibald J. (Archibald John), 1878- |
| LoC No. | 21005364 |
| Title | When the King Loses His Head, and Other Stories |
| Contents | When the king loses his head -- Judas Iscariot -- Lazarus -- Life of Father Vassily -- Ben-Tobith -- The Marseillaise -- Dies irae. |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously provided by the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49595 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49595-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 601 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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