Description

First published in 1920 ‘When the King Loses His Head & Other Stories is a short story collection form the renowned Russian author Leonid Andreyev. Some of the best-known stories in the collection include ‘Lazarus , an exploration of how Lazarus really felt upon returning from the grave, an interpretation of Judas s personality and motives in ‘Judas Escariot and the evocative ‘Dies Irae . With prominent religious themes and inspiration, this is a collection which explores the human condition and relationship with fate. A fascinating introduction to the Russian author.