Well, that is to say, like, "I really liked it." Of course, you can't really like it in that way, but the play is cool.

To the extent that when reading it, the smells of dirty rags and bad vodka start to be felt - not every author can do that!

This kind of description really makes the play come alive in a unique and vivid way. It creates a certain atmosphere that draws the reader in and makes them experience something quite extraordinary.

The use of such vivid imagery gives the play a depth and authenticity that is truly captivating. It makes you feel as if you are right there in the midst of the scenes being described, experiencing all the sensations along with the characters.

Overall, it's a remarkable piece of work that showcases the author's talent for creating a memorable and engaging reading experience.

I’m still processing everything that transpired.

It's truly remarkable how much Gorky managed to convey and achieve within the confines of this short work.

This piece serves as a comprehensive and in-depth commentary on all aspects related to Life, and it is executed with great mastery.

I remain astonished that this text only came to my attention earlier this year.

It makes me wonder why it isn't more widely celebrated and recognized.

Perhaps it is due to the passage of time or the changing literary landscape.

Nonetheless, its value and significance cannot be denied.

Gorky's insights and observations are as relevant today as they were when the work was first written.

It is a testament to his talent and genius as a writer.

I hope that more people will discover and appreciate this remarkable piece of literature in the future.

Gorki's aim here is not so much to produce a central idea as to create unforgettable characters. When evaluated from this perspective, the work is added as a masterpiece. The protagonist's views on people and beliefs, and everyone's approach to the difficulties of life are very well reflected through impressive dialogues. Although there are many remarkable places, I just want to share this part.

"We are all human! Even if one tries to show oneself like others and wallows in life, one will die as a human born as a human! I look at people and they are all striving to look smarter and more interesting... Even if they live beneath everyone, they want the best of everything. Stubborn people!"

This passage truly captures the essence of human nature. It shows how people often try to present a certain image, yet in the end, we are all just human beings facing the same challenges and having the same desires. Gorki's words make us think deeply about our own lives and the way we interact with others.

**"A Sitcom about Russian Melancholy"**

In such a classic schoolwork, Gorky simply described the life of typical provincials in our vast Mother Russia. With some adjustments for the times, it has hardly changed at all. To mope around, scribble on pictures, and start a pseudo-intellectual conversation about something extremely lofty (it doesn't matter if the participants in the conversation have the slightest idea about the synopsis) or just chat aimlessly - this is the real essence of the "Russified" rotten life. Of course, no one wants to work, it's become unfashionable, and besides, we're not slaves, it's better to chase second-rate stories or talk about how the grass was greener and the sky was clearer before. At the same time, the complete absence of talent, brains, and aspirations is the unwavering foundation of the broad masses of citizens. All this is very familiar, close, and understandable to everyone living in our reality.

Sometimes, in moments of the flowering of reason, it becomes clear that there is no longer a desire to live like this, and it becomes completely unclear - who is to blame and what to do about it. The wise advisor from the side will be firmly rejected and criticized, religion as a life guide is incomprehensible, feelings, even if they are foreign and artificial, are ridiculed, and death and someone else's grief are met coldly and indifferently. In the end, in the midst of drunken table debates, a simple truth emerges - one must live according to the truth ("now tell me, American, what is the strength...") an idea that, without reasonable application, playing into the hands of the ruling class, inherently pushes such a contingent into an even more miserable position and dependence.

"Man is free... he pays for everything himself: for faith, for unbelief, for love, for mind - man pays for everything himself, and therefore he is free!"
Man is indeed free, but not always does he have a choice. After all, such heroes themselves are not happy to become drunkards and wastrels, and it is society and the environment that form them like this. And if such people prevail, then the new generation simply has no choice, they merge into the old ranks under the pressure of social approval. And all those who are inconsistent and go against the current, as we know, the "polished mechanism" itself erases with its gears. Of course, there are exceptions, but they rather prove the existence of a connection.
The question of lies and truth is no less interesting - all people deceive themselves, one way or another, and it is far from possible for everyone to be absolutely sincere and honest, even with themselves. We all want to seem better than we are, to believe that we will mean something in this life and, if suddenly that decisive test comes - to pass it with honor. As for the heroes of the play - for them these fantasies are salvation, without them nothing will remain of the interest in life.
The only way out that the author gives us is not to be part of society itself, that is, to become an outside observer, giving up all kinds of ambitions - the wanderer Luke, or to leave such a disgraceful world, freeing oneself from the shackles of one's fleshy form - the Actor at the end of the play. And this is sad, because until society changes, such plots will remain "a thorn in the side of the day" for a very long time. Here lies the main problem of this book, which we know as a work from the school curriculum - it pushes us into empty reasoning, favorable within the framework of the so-called composition, but at the same time completely not relevant within the framework of the modern information field.

I have finished reading the play "The Lower Depths" by Maxim Gorky.

This play belongs to Russian literature. It is a widely renowned play that has been performed on stages around the world in several languages. Here, we do not find the art that theatrical work requires, nor do we find rational reality. Instead, we find emotional reality. It is a cry from the depths of Maxim Gorky's heart, expressing the suffering of this oppressed and marginalized class whose rights have been violated. It is a human cry from someone who has witnessed such a class and has lived through that tragedy himself. It is a cry that expresses the humanity of man.

Maxim Gorky was born in 1868 and died in 1936. He was a Russian Marxist writer and political activist. He was the founder of the school of socialist realism, which focuses on the Marxist view of literature, believing that literature is based on economic activity in its origin, growth, and development, and that it affects society, so it should be used in the service of society.

Maxim Gorky became an orphan at the age of nine, and his grandmother took care of him. She was known for her excellent storytelling style, which influenced him and shaped his storytelling talent.

His plays were the bridge through which Russian drama passed from Tsarist Russia to Soviet Russia.

"The Lower Depths" is a play where poverty is the father, illness is the wife, and ignorance, backwardness, idleness, and lack of conscience are the children of the same family.

In "The Lower Depths," a group of people live in a slum that resembles a cave with a black ceiling due to the abundance of smoke. Each of them has their own story and suffering related to poverty.

Here in "The Lower Depths," the existence of conscience has no meaning because, as they say, only the rich need it. Here, work has no meaning, and education has no meaning either, as everything is the same.

Here, there is no sense of the meaning of life. They are the same as the dead.

Lies and illusions are the only things that can relieve their suffering, and that's why the new arrival, Luka, is eager to give them that false hope. That there is another place for each person where they will not find pain. That's where hope lies.

The characters in the play include Luka the new arrival, Satin the actor, Bubnov the maker of casks, Klesh the maker of locks, Anna (Klesh's wife), Teterin a worker at the port, Fyokla the thief, Zob a worker at the port, Karpovna the seller of cakes, the Baron, Nastya, Alyoshka the scavenger, Kostylev the owner of the slum, Fyodosya (Kostylev's wife), Natasha (Fyodosya's sister), Abram Medvedev (uncle of both Natasha and Fyodosya).

Some of the quotes that I liked are: "Man must live. Mustn't he?" and "There are lies that breed sorrow in the soul, that make a man believe in his lot in life." Also, "Those with weak hearts or those who live at the expense of others are the only ones who need lies. But what does a man who relies on himself and does not suck the blood of others need lies for? Lies are the religion of the aristocrats and the rulers, but truth is the God of the free man." And, "Man must be a place of respect, not a place of pity, for pity is contemptible."

The play is truly excellent, realistic, and its characters are very real. The description in it is excellent. In its words, I sense a kind of deep and simple philosophy at the same time.

The end of the play was realistic as they continued their lives as they were, gathering to lie and dance while some of them faced disasters such as death, suicide, murder, imprisonment, and escape. While those who remained in the slum gathered to relive their past as usual.

It's an excellent play, and I recommend reading it.

There is a place where people fall into during a difficult period of their lives. In Akutagawa Ryunosuke's (novels written under the influence of Gorky) works, it was the cursed gate of Rassho for the ronin, the cobweb from the sky for the robber Kandaichi, or the hell of loneliness for the monk Dzen. In Maxim Gorky's works, such a place was the house where the oppressed and deceived lived. The thief wants to start a new life with his beloved, the actor wants to get rid of alcoholism, the hooligan would like to live a prosperous life, the aristocrat - to return his former wealth, the unemployed - to work again, the prostitute - to find true love. Their bright aspirations are supported by the old wanderer Luke. The heroes begin to believe in themselves and take the first steps on the path to their dreams. But Luke disappears and the hope for change disappears. The thief becomes a murderer, the actor commits suicide, and the rest give up.

In 1957, Akira Kurosawa filmed the play. The only difference from the original is the replacement of the realities of Tsarist Russia with the realities of feudal Japan.

It was okay???

Well, to be honest, it was just your average 3-star book. There was nothing really outstanding or特别remarkable about it. The story had its moments, but it didn't really grip me from start to finish. The characters were somewhat developed, but not to the extent that I could really form a deep connection with them.

The writing style was decent, but it lacked that certain something that would have made it truly engaging. It was a pleasant enough read, but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me.

Overall, it was an average book that I would probably recommend to someone who is just looking for a light read and doesn't have high expectations. However, if you're looking for a book that will blow your mind and keep you on the edge of your seat, then this probably isn't the one for you.

How truly marvelous is Man! How proud and resounding the word "Man" rings!

Man has achieved great feats throughout history. He has explored the unknown, conquered the elements, and pushed the boundaries of what is possible.

From the ancient civilizations that built magnificent structures to the modern era of technological advancements, Man has shown his remarkable ingenuity and determination.

We have split the atom, traveled to the moon, and connected the world through the power of the internet.

However, in the midst of all this progress, it is important not to forget the importance of the arts. Plays, in particular, offer a unique perspective on the human condition.

They allow us to explore different emotions, experiences, and ideas, and to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.

Therefore, I need to read plays more often. By doing so, I hope to expand my horizons, enrich my imagination, and become a more well-rounded individual.

Let us celebrate the wonder of Man and continue to explore the vast possibilities that lie before us.

Desperation and misery are two powerful emotions that often wear various masks.

Sometimes, they may hide behind a glorious past, a time when things seemed better and more promising. People may look back on those days with longing and regret, feeling the weight of what has been lost.

Or perhaps, they masquerade as a treacherous love. The pain of a broken heart, the disappointment in a relationship gone wrong, can bring about a sense of desperation and misery that is difficult to overcome.

However, more often than not, alcohol becomes the constant companion of these emotions. It provides a temporary escape, a numbing of the pain, but in the end, it only exacerbates the problem.

Desperation and misery, with their ever-changing masks, continue to haunt many people's lives, making it a constant struggle to find true happiness and peace.

For me, "Insan" became one of the most astonishing mini works after a certain age.

The value given to humans based on the relationships among the refugees, thieves, travelers, and their owners staying in a pension is being told. While everyone's inner world is formed according to themselves, a traveler, with a motto of kindness, breaks the chains and even more severely shakes their consciences.

People in some periods have really suffered a lot. The oppressed have always awakened more strongly, but the worst thing was that no one really lived thinking that they were human beings. I am very sad about this.

Gorky presents a brutally honest portrayal of a group of derelicts inhabiting a flophouse. There is a gambler, a thief, a prostitute, a dissolute nobleman, an alcoholic actor, an itinerant street performer, and more. The old landlord, an avaricious and cowardly bully, and his unfaithful and embittered wife preside over this misery. Natasha, the landlady's sister, is the exploited and overworked maid. The blustery and lusty cop, Medvedev, the landlady's uncle, completes the cast.

The characters, leading an intolerable and oppressive existence, look to the past or the future to make their present bearable. The prostitute recalls the great love of her past, while the Baron remembers the family crest and five horses. The actor imagines a marble-floored sanatorium that will cure his alcoholism, and the tinker's consumptive wife Anna dreams of the deliverance death will bring. Even the thief Vaska Pepel dreams of escaping to Siberia with Natasha and leading a respectable life.

However, there is no escape. The tinker has to sell his tools to pay for his wife's funeral. The thief kills the landlord and is spurned by Natasha. The only escape is death, which the actor chooses. In their miserable lives, none is willing to let these fantasies relieve the characters' struggles. Only Luka, the wandering pilgrim, shows some kindness and tolerance for the fantasies of others.

Gorky's celebrated play is often lauded for its social realism and critique of the hopeless existence of the poor. His staging emphasizes the claustrophobic conditions of the flophouse, mirroring the disorder of the characters' lives. The opening scene, with 6-7 characters in close quarters, requires the audience to invest time and effort to understand their dynamics, which is intentional.

This piece of writing is extremely outdated.

Although it contains a couple of lines that are somewhat intriguing, on the whole, its age is blatantly obvious.

The language and ideas presented seem to belong to a bygone era.

It lacks the freshness and relevance that one would expect from a contemporary piece.

The concepts may have been novel at one point, but now they come across as tired and overused.

Perhaps with some modernization and updating, it could regain some of its appeal.

However, in its current state, it is clear that it has passed its prime and is in need of a major overhaul.