Andreyev, Leonid 1871-1919 creator Zilboorg, Gregory 1890-1959 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "He Who Gets Slapped: A Play in Four Acts" by Leonid Andreyev is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the character known as "He," who has chosen to assume a clown's life in a circus after experiencing deep personal sorrow and disillusionment. The play delves into themes of identity, societal ridicule, and existential angst, revealing the dichotomy between outward appearances and inner turmoil. The opening of the play introduces us to the circus setting, populated by various characters including the clowns Tilly and Polly, the manager Briquet, and Count Mancini, Consuelo's father. As a rehearsal for the evening performance unfolds, we witness the interactions that highlight the tensions and aspirations of the characters, particularly Mancini's manipulative nature towards Consuelo, the Bareback Tango Queen. Meanwhile, "He," the new clown, exhibits a blend of humor and sadness, struggling with his identity after losing his previous life. This initial act sets the stage for an exploration of the complexities of love, ambition, and the sometimes harsh realities of existence within the circus environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translation of: Тот, кто получает пощечины Release date is 2011-11-09 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama Russian drama -- Translations into English Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English Clowns -- Drama PG Original publication data not identified 22009771 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37961 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37961 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133851.0 37961