Download or read book The Lower Depths written by Maksim Gorky and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.