He, the One Who Gets Slapped: A Play in Four Acts (1921)

He, The One Who Gets Slapped is a play written by Russian author Leonid Andreyev and first published in 1921. The play is divided into four acts and tells the story of a man known only as ""He"", who is a scientist and inventor. He is betrayed by his wife and his mentor, and he loses his job and his reputation. He then becomes a clown in a circus, where he is repeatedly humiliated and physically abused. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the human condition. It is a tragic story that delves deep into the psyche of the main character and his struggles to find meaning in a world that has turned against him. The play has been adapted into several films and stage productions over the years and is considered one of Andreyev's most powerful works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.