The Smug Citizen: A Dramatic Sketch In Four Acts

The Smug Citizen: A Dramatic Sketch In Four Acts is a play written by Maxim Gorki. The story revolves around a character named Ivan Ivanovich Nyukhin, who is a smug and self-satisfied citizen. He is content with his life and does not see the need for change or progress. However, his world is turned upside down when he is confronted with the harsh realities of poverty and injustice. The play is set in Russia during the early 20th century and explores themes such as social inequality, class struggle, and the need for social reform. Through the character of Nyukhin, Gorki highlights the dangers of complacency and the importance of being aware of the world around us. The Smug Citizen is divided into four acts, each of which presents a different aspect of Nyukhin's character and his interactions with the world. The play features a range of other characters, including Nyukhin's wife, his son, and various members of the working class. Overall, The Smug Citizen is a thought-provoking and engaging play that offers a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of its time. It remains a significant work of Russian literature and is still widely studied and performed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.