The Dear Departing: A Frivolous Performance In One Act is a play written by the Russian author Leonid Andreyev and first published in 1916. The play is a dark comedy that centers around a group of mourners who are gathered at a funeral. As the play progresses, the characters reveal their true feelings about the deceased and each other, leading to a series of absurd and comedic moments.The play is set in a small Russian village and features a cast...