The dark: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The dark is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Andreyev, Leonid (1871–1919). The listed translation credits are Magnus, Leonard A. (Leonard Arthur) (1879–1924); Walter, K. (Karl).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Dark" by Leonid Andreyev is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young radical named Alexis, who is deeply tangled in a web of political insurgency and existential despair. As he prepares for a pivotal act of terrorism, we see his mental and emotional struggles unfold against the backdrop of a brooding, dark atmosphere. The beginning of the novel introduces Alexis as he grapples with exhaustion and imminent danger from the police, who are closing in on him. Desperate for rest before executing a significant plan, he decides to enter a brothel—an unfamiliar territory for him. There, he encounters Liuba, a young prostitute who, despite her profession, stirs feelings of compassion and conflict within him. As their interaction progresses, it becomes evident that both characters are in search of understanding and connection amid despair, inviting readers to explore deeper themes of human experience, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity as the narrative unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The dark
- Author credits: Andreyev, Leonid (1871–1919)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Magnus, Leonard A. (Leonard Arthur) (1879–1924); Walter, K. (Karl)
Catalogue subjects
- Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English
- Prostitutes -- Fiction
- Russian fiction -- Translations into English
- Terrorists -- Russia -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Novels
- Category: Russian Literature
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