血笑記 by Leonid Andreyev
"血笑記" by 二葉亭四迷 is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers, touching on themes of fear, madness, and the absurdity of war. It captures the struggles of the protagonist amidst the chaos of battle and a world teetering on the brink of madness. The opening of the novel presents a vivid depiction of a soldier's relentless march through a harsh and
oppressive landscape, marked by extreme heat and the looming threat of enemy pursuit. The protagonist describes the disorienting sensations of fatigue, confusion, and fear as fellow soldiers collapse around him, illustrating the psychological toll of war. Through abstract and surreal imagery, the text evokes a sense of impending doom and explores the thin line between sanity and madness, setting the stage for a deeper examination of the consequences of conflict in the larger narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 |
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| Translator | Futabatei, Shimei, 1864-1909 |
| Title | 血笑記 |
| Alternate Title | Kesshouki |
| Note | Translation of: The Red Laugh |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sachiko Hill and Kaoru Tanaka |
| Language | Japanese |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34013 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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