About “The Lower Depths”
The Lower Depths is a play written by Maxim Gorky in 1902. It was first performed by the Moscow Arts Theatre on December 18, 1902, directed by Konstantin Stanislavski. The play marked Gorky’s first major success and is considered a key example of Russian social realism. It portrays a group of poor Russians living in a homeless shelter near the Volga River. The work highlights the struggles of the lower class and offers a realistic depiction of their lives. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1903
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