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The Lower Depths
The Lower Depths
Author: Maxim Gorky, Edwin Hopkins (Translator)
In a crowded dark room live the dregs of Russian society: a thief, a prostitute, her pimp, and several other criminals and outcasts. The general humdrum drama of their lives goes on as they get into fights, have disagreements, counsel one another over their losses, and so on. Luka, an idealistic spiritual sort, finds his way into the group, and ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780828314459
ISBN-10: 0828314454
Publication Date: 6/18/1973
Pages: 108
Edition: 1st Revised
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Publisher: Branden Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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More Clouds of Gray in a Russian Play

Subtitled âScenes From Russian Life. Also issued under the title âNight's Lodging.â Pointless drama about a mixed bag of the lower class in a hovel. As it is with several Russian dramas, it includes dialog surrounding a game of cards.


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