Hopkins' translation of Gorky's play is a gripping depiction of life in late 19th century Russia. The play tells the story of a group of travelers who are forced to spend the night together in a rundown inn. Through their interactions, Gorky explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the darker aspects of human nature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.