Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev (1871-1919) was a Russian playwright, novelist, and short-story writer, who emerged as a potent voice in the realm of Russian literature during the tumultuous years at the outset of the 20th century. Born in Oryol, Russia, Andreyev began his career in law but increasingly gravitated towards journalism and literature. His works often grappled with deep philosophical and...