Samson in Chains: Posthumous Tragedy

by Leonid Andreyev

This book presents an analysis of the tragic story of Samson, a figure from the Hebrew Bible. The story of Samson has fascinated readers for centuries, and this book explores the complex and deeply human themes that it raises. The author examines Samson's struggle with his own identity, his relationship with God, and the nature of power. The author draws on a variety of sources to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this enigmatic figure. This book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on one of the most enduring stories in Western literature.

221 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018

About the author

Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev (Russian: Леонид Николаевич Андреев; 1871-1919) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who led the Expressionist movement in the national literature. He was active between the revolution of 1905 and the Communist revolution which finally overthrew the Tsarist government. His first story published was About a Poor Student, a narrative based upon his own experiences. It was not, however, until Gorky discovered him by stories appearing in the Moscow Courier and elsewhere that Andreyevs literary career really began. His first collection of stories appeared in 1901, and sold a quarter-million copies in short time. He was hailed as a new star in Russia, where his name soon became a byword. He published his short story, In the Fog in 1902. Although he started out in the Russian vein he soon startled his readers by his eccentricities, which grew even faster than his fame. His two best known stories may be The Red Laugh (1904) and The Seven Who Were Hanged (1908). His dramas include the Symbolist plays The Life of Man (1906), Tsar Hunger (1907), Black Masks (1908), Anathema (1909) and He Who Gets Slapped (1915).