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Creatures That Once Were Men by Maksim Gorky is a powerful and poignant exploration of poverty and despair. Set in a Russian flophouse, the story portrays the lives of destitute men who have been broken by society. Gorky's vivid, compassionate prose highlights their struggles, dignity, and humanity, offering a stark critique of social injustice and the dehumanizing effects of poverty.