The Andreyev, Leonid 1871-1919 creator Bernstein, Herman 1876-1935 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Sorrows of Belgium: A Play in Six Scenes" by Leonid Andreyev is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. This play captures the tragic circumstances of the Belgian people during World War I, particularly through the lens of a prominent Belgian author, Emil Grelieu, and his family. It addresses themes of suffering, resistance, and the moral complexities posed by war, reflecting Andreyev’s deep empathy for oppressed nations. The opening of the play sets a serene scene in Grelieu's garden as the war begins to encroach upon their lives. Characters like François, the deaf gardener, and Maurice, Grelieu's son, express a mix of alarm and disbelief as they come to terms with the reality of the German invasion. Grelieu himself appears anxious, consumed with conflict about his responsibilities and the implications of war. As the sounds of war grow nearer, the family's peaceful existence shatters, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their emotional and moral dilemmas as they face the impending chaos. The stark contrast between the tranquil garden and the impending violence underscores the play's themes of disruption and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-08-04 Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously provided by the Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama Russian drama -- Translations into English Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English PG Original publication data not identified 15014521 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49596 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49596 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134135.0 49596