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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 world view. A powerful, influential drama, hailed for its... read more

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  1. Maxim Gorky (Author)

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  1. William-Alan Landes (Editor)

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