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100	1		_aGorky, Maksim, _d1868-1936
245	1	0	_aCreatures That Once Were Men
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1998-09-01
505	0		_aCreatures that once were men -- Twenty-six men and a girl -- Chelkash -- My fellow-traveller -- On a raft.
520			_a"Creatures That Once Were Men" by Maksim Gorky is a work of fiction written during the late 19th century. The book offers a poignant exploration of the lives of the downtrodden in society, focusing on themes of poverty, desperation, and the remnants of humanity within those who have suffered great loss. The narrative centers around Aristid Kuvalda, a captain who runs a dosshouse inhabited by various destitute characters, each with their own backstories that reflect the struggles of the lower class. At the start of the story, the setting is vividly described, showcasing a dismal street filled with decaying huts and a dilapidated dosshouse run by Kuvalda. The opening introduces the captain and his unique personality—boisterous and somewhat cynical, yet possessing a certain camaraderie with his lodgers. As he interacts with the "creatures that once were men," their stories unfold, revealing their pasts filled with work, loss, and a desperate search for solace amidst their harsh realities. The atmosphere is heavy, reflecting the bleakness of their existence, yet threaded with moments of humor and philosophical musings about life, survival, and dignity despite their tragic circumstances. This opening sets the stage for a powerful examination of human resilience and social critique that is likely to resonate with readers interested in profound character studies and societal reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
653			_aShort stories, Russian -- Translations into English
700	1		_aChesterton, G. K. _q(Gilbert Keith), _d1874-1936
700	1		_aShirazi, J. K. M.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1466
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