When The King Loses His Head & Other Stories

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.