The Lower Depths

Maxim Gorky

This compelling 1902 play, considered Gorky’s masterpiece, centers on a group of wretched souls who congregate to play cards, tell stories, and debate whether it is better to live without illusions or to maintain a romanticized worldview. A powerful, influential drama, hailed for its realistic and memorable characterizations.

status	Copy #1 (1384): in
genre	Performance Arts » Theater and Stageplays
publisher	The Viking Press
publish date	1973
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