He Who Gets Slapped

""He Who Gets Slapped"" is a tragic play written by Russian author Leonid Andreyev. The story revolves around a scientist named Paul Beaumont who has devoted his entire life to researching and discovering a new theory. However, his wife and colleague betray him by stealing his work and presenting it as their own. Devastated and humiliated, Beaumont leaves his old life behind and becomes a clown in a circus, taking on the persona of ""He Who Gets Slapped."" As the story progresses, we see Beaumont's struggles with his new life as a clown and his past as a respected scientist. He falls in love with a fellow performer but is heartbroken when he discovers that she is in love with the circus director. The play explores themes of betrayal, love, and the loss of identity. Throughout the play, we see Beaumont's gradual descent into madness as he becomes more and more consumed by his role as ""He Who Gets Slapped."" The story culminates in a tragic ending that leaves the audience questioning the nature of humanity and the fragility of the human psyche. Overall, ""He Who Gets Slapped"" is a powerful and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of the human experience. Andreyev's writing is both poetic and haunting, leaving a lasting impression on readers long after the final curtain call.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Theatre Guild Anthology V1, by Leonid Andreyev. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419156225.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.