02319cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500600014626400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800760042352013500049953400450184965300470189470000330194185600430197413147UtSlPG20260610133318.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPG1 aAndreyev, Leonid,d1871-191910aSavva and the Life of Man: Two plays by Leonid Andreyev 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-09  aProduced by David Starner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Savva and the Life of Man: Two Plays by Leonid Andreyev" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of dramatic works written during the early 20th century. The plays delve into the complexities of human existence, exploring themes such as suffering, despair, and the search for meaning in life, framed against the backdrop of a society in turmoil. The characters in these plays grapple with profound philosophical questions, with Savva serving as a central figure in one play, representing a blend of rebellion and existential inquiry.  The opening of "Savva" introduces the mundane yet oppressive atmosphere of a monastic suburb where the characters are engaged in everyday tasks amidst heat and silence. Pelagueya and Lipa, two women in the household, express their frustrations about life and labor while discussing Savva, who is depicted as a carefree presence, playing with children. Tensions arise around Savva's character; he is seen as disconnected from the harsh realities surrounding him, prompting a range of reactions from the other characters—from admiration to contempt. Through brief dialogues, we glimpse into Savva's complex persona, marked by confusion and a desire to confront harsh truths about life and human suffering, setting the stage for deeper explorations throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRussian drama -- Translations into English1 aSeltzer, Thomas,d1875?-194340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13147