The Red Laugh

Interesting Facts

• «The Red Laugh» is one of Leonid Andreyev's early works where he explores the theme of madness and the horrors of war.
• The work is written in the form of a diary, allowing for a deeper immersion into the protagonist's experiences and emotions.
• «The Red Laugh» is considered a vivid example of expressionism in Russian literature, where the author uses striking and frightening imagery to convey emotional states.
• The book was written against the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War, adding historical context and relevance to its time of writing.
• In this work, Leonid Andreyev explores the destructive impact of war on the human psyche, making it relevant even today.