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Summary

«The Red Laugh» is a work by Leonid Andreyev in which the author explores the horrors of war and their impact on the human psyche. The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist who becomes a witness and participant in terrifying events. War is depicted as something absurd and destructive, leading to the loss of sanity and humanity. The protagonist encounters the madness that engulfs those around him and gradually succumbs to it himself. Andreyev uses symbolism and metaphors to convey the atmosphere of chaos and horror, as well as to illustrate how war and violence destroy the human soul. «The Red Laugh» is a powerful anti-war piece that prompts reflection on the nature of war and its consequences for humanity.