Short Fiction (Unabridged)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

While Leonid Andreyev never published a single, unified collection of short stories, several compilations exist under various titles like 'Selected Short Stories' or 'The Abyss and Other Stories'. These collections typically showcase his diverse and often bleak exploration of human existence. Themes of alienation, despair, and the meaninglessness of life permeate his narratives. Stories like 'The Seven Who Were Hanged' delve into man's struggle against death and injustice, while 'The Red Laugh' depicts the absurdity and brutality of war through a soldier's descent into madness. Though individual stories vary, Andreyev's collections offer a potent portrayal of the human condition amidst a seemingly indifferent universe.