Creatures That Once Were Men

"e;Creatures that Once Were Men"e; is a short story by Maxim Gorky about the residents of a lodging house who start a conflict with their landlord, resulting in a rather inhumane outcome. Gorky is arguably one of the most celebrated literary characters of the 20th century.

Painting a vivid image of the dark, grueling and cruel peasant life of 20th century Russia, "e;Creatures that One Were Men"e; is a daunting and comical commentary on social injustice that has touched people across the world. Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) has its place among the most talented and original Russian modern writers.

A five-time Nobel Prize nominee, Gorky's position in Russian literature is undisputable.

He led a turbulent life of an exile, a dissenter, and a Bolshevik associate, which severely marked his literary endeavours.

A strong supporter of Russia's political, social, and cultural transformation, Gorky's name still echoes in the annals of history.

His best-known works include "e;The Lower Depths"e;, "e;My Childhood,"e;, "e;Mother"e;, and "e;Children of the Sun"e;.